Junior Cost Specialist

Job Description

Junior Cost Specialist | Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, located in Columbus, OH. QISG provides collaborative, turnkey solutions for energy infrastructure needs, leveraging in-house talent and resources for project planning, design, engineering, management, maintenance, and construction. This entry-level role is crucial for assisting with the financial tracking and reporting across multiple energy infrastructure projects, offering full training for the right candidate eager to build a career in project controls. The company invests in developing its team members, providing mentorship and growth opportunities within project financials.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Columbus, OH

• Mission: This person ensures accurate financial tracking and reporting for energy infrastructure projects.
• Tech Stack: JDE, EcoSys, Procore

What You’ll Actually Do
• Receipt Management: Enter and reconcile material receipts in JDE, uploading Bills of Lading and supporting documents, while coordinating with Expediting and Project Teams for accurate receiving.
• Invoice Matching: File receipts in Procore and precisely match purchase orders or budget codes to Accounts Payable invoices.
• AP Verification: Verify billings, retention, taxes, and lien waivers to ensure Accounts Payable accuracy and compliance.
• Cost Tracking: Post costs, quantities, and forecasts in EcoSys, updating estimates to complete and estimates at completion as required.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review Executive Cost Reports with Project Managers and Project Controls leadership, and submit monthly cost and billing forecasts on schedule.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Core domain knowledge in cost control, project accounting, or financial analysis.
• Experience: 0-1+ years in cost control, project accounting, or financial analysis.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, excellent attention to detail, effective time management, and a consistent ability to meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Experience with JDE, EcoSys, or Procore is highly desirable.