Cost Control Accountant
Accountant - CostLocationBaton Rouge, LAOnsite FlexibilityOnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 16 monthsStart: ASAPPay Rate: $46.30 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PMWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Role ObjectiveTo provide real-time cost visibility, budgeting accuracy, and financial discipline during the planning and execution phases of a scheduled plant turnaround. This role bridges the gap between field execution and corporate accounting.Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Turnaround PlanningBudget Development: Assist the TAR Manager in creating detailed cost estimates based on the work scopeWork Breakdown Structure (WBS): Establish the WBS and cost codes to ensure every dollar spent is tracked to a specific piece of equipment or taskContract Review: Review commercial terms for vendors and contractors to understand rate structures (ST, OT, DT) and equipment rentalsExecution Phase (The "Heat" of the TAR)Daily Cost Tracking: Collect and validate daily "lemons" (Labor, Equipment, Material) from contractorsBurn Rate Analysis: Compare actual daily spend against the planned baseline to identify overruns immediatelyAccruals: Prepare daily/weekly financial accruals for the corporate finance teamChange Order Management: Evaluate the cost impact of "discovery work" and ensure proper authorization before spending occursPost-Turnaround & ReportingFinal Cost Report: Reconcile all invoices against field-verified data to produce a final expenditure reportVariance Analysis: Explain why the event went over or under budget (e.g., "Scope creep in Unit 3 led to a 10% overrun")Benchmarking: Capture data to improve the accuracy of the next TAR cycleRequired Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills:Mastery of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), SAP/Oracle, and Primavera P65 years experience in industrial construction or maintenance, specifically within petrochem or refiningSoft Skills:High pressure toleranceAssertive diplomacy when dealing with contractorsExtreme attention to detailEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree or Associate degree, or 5 years equivalent experience in industrial construction or maintenance, specifically within petrochem or refiningWork Environment / Physical RequirementsOffice environmentBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientGlobal leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number26-04783#LI-GTT #LI-Onsite