<p>Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for cost controls and project management? Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a <strong>Growth Projects Accountant</strong> for a <strong>long-term contract</strong> position at their downtown Houston office. If you have a background in finance, accounting, construction management, or business, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering project teams and make an impact on high-profile initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a Growth Projects Accountant, you will:</p><ol><li>Leverage advanced cost analyst skills to deliver comprehensive cost control support for engineering projects.</li><li>Analyze and communicate the financial impacts of scope changes, contract values, cost trends, project contingencies, and more to departmental leadership.</li><li>Assist with project approvals, invoice coding, payments, and reconciliation, ensuring alignment with contracts.</li><li>Track project actuals and commitments in detail, prepare detailed monthly forecasts, and deliver essential project metrics.</li><li>Provide quarterly accruals, input for contracts and work offers, re-classes, and maintain documentation for project files.</li><li>Address ad-hoc requests as needed, adapting to the dynamic project environment.</li></ol><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5–10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, construction management, or business (or equivalent related experience).</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong interpersonal communication and judgment skills to professionally challenge and evaluate critical assumptions and activities.</li><li>Proficiency in financial software packages and ability to collaborate with Project Managers to resolve project-related financial issues.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., pivot tables, managing large data sets).</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the pipeline industry.</li><li>Familiarity with SAP systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment and Conditions</strong></p><ul><li>Primarily office-based with normal working conditions.</li><li>Ability to sit or remain stationary for 50% of the time.</li><li>Occasional overnight travel may be required.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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