Cost Accountant

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our fabulous Cost group are currently looking to add a Cost Accountant to their growing team here in St. John's, NL.

• Responsible for capturing costs and ensuring all time, materials, services, and consumable are accurately reflected in client Cost Reporting and Billing for assigned project(s).
• Work with Project Coordinators and Estimators to record costs for various sub-contractors and third-party vendors.
• Prepare cost reports for both internal and external clients.
• Work within the cost group to provide support for all cost functions including time recording of labour and equipment, preparation of invoices to Clients, financial closeout of the jobs, etc.
• Record, monitor, and report cost data for multiple jobs on various projects.
• Compile, reconcile and analyze cost data.
• Accurate and timely reporting of job-related costs.
• Assist in the reconciliation of project costs to cost reports and general ledger.
• Manage vendor and Client interfaces as required.
• Provide training in Cost processes and system awareness to new hires.
• Other duties as assigned by Cost Lead or Department Manager.

• Diploma or degree in business administration / accounting discipline or a combination of education and related experience.
• Working knowledge of budget and cost control functions.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting software systems

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Company matching RRSP program
• Social and team-building events

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.