Project Cost Accountant

Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE: SEI) delivers proprietary power generation and distribution solutions, as well as logistics equipment and services, to clients in the data center, energy, commercial, and industrial sectors. We deliver turnkey solutions using industry-leading technologies combined with exceptional service for superior customer performance.About the OpportunitySolaris is seeking a dedicated Project Cost Accountant to join the SPS segment accounting team. This role will focus primarily on supporting a major multi-million dollar construction project, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, budget adherence, and financial transparency throughout the project lifecycle. The position will involve close collaboration with Operations, regular attendance at project update meetings, and proactive analysis to support timely decision-making and project success. The role will also contribute to broader Accounting Department objectives, including monthly closings and financial reporting.Essential FunctionsTrack and monitor budget-to-actual spend for the multi-million dollar construction project, identifying variances and providing timely explanations and forecasts. Attend project update meetings with Operations and other stakeholders to gather insights on progress, changes, and emerging cost drivers. Perform detailed cost analysis, including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and subcontractor expenses related to the project. Prepare regular project cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and dashboards to support management and project team decision-making. Assist in establishing and maintaining project-specific budgets, cost codes, and tracking systems within the ERP environment. Review and validate project-related invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accurate coding, allocation, and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve cost discrepancies, investigate overruns, and recommend corrective actions. Support integration of project financial data into overall segment and company reporting, ensuring alignment with GAAP and internal controls. Contribute to monthly close processes by providing project accruals, reconciliations, and other required inputs. Proactively identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, process improvements, and risk mitigation on the project.Experience/EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field5-8 years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting or related financial roles, preferably in construction, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, or capital-intensive projects.Experience tracking and analyzing costs on large-scale construction or capital projects ERP Accounting System experience (SAP preferred); familiarity with job costing modules or project accounting functionality is a plus.Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.Key Skills and QualificationsTenacious self-starter who can quickly learn the products and address the needs of the businessStrong organizational skills - dependability and the ability to organize, prioritize and maintain numerous ongoing tasks Demonstrated ability to work proactively, collaboratively and independently with drive to executeDemonstrated technical competence with GAAP, and understanding of public company control activities, complemented by strong business acumenHighly developed oral and written communication skills to communicate complex issues, analysis and conclusions internally to financial and managerial audiences, as well as externally to auditors and other stakeholdersEffective leadership skills, with emphasis on coaching, relationship building and influencing skillsIntermediate level proficiency or higher with Microsoft Excel required, including data evaluation, pivots and financial modelingStrong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to handle complex, multi-faceted project financial dataExceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflictsTotal ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasksIndependent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to changeDesirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborativeRelentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potentialOur CREATORS CultureAt Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development. Competitive compensation packages Medical, Dental & Vision benefitsDisability InsuranceCompany paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offeringsCompany matching 401(k) retirement planPaid time off, including 10 paid holidaysCareer ProgressionTuition ReimbursementThis job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / All other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws