Cost Controller & Contract Administrator
Virtual Assistant Team · Greater Idaho Falls · 2 mo ago
AccountingContract
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Control & Financial Management
- Maintain and update project budgets, commitments, and actual costs in Styck
- Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Monitor financial performance and flag cost discrepancies or risks
- Track invoices, reconcile costs, and ensure accurate data entry
- Absorb project cash flow tracking and reporting
- Contract Administration
- Aid in preparing and organizing subcontract and contract documentation
- Track variations, claims, and contract changes in the system
- Maintain registers for contracts, subcontractors, and variations
- Review submitted invoices and variation documents for completeness
- Absorb documentation accuracy, completeness, and proper filing
- Project & System Support
- Operate and maintain project data within Styck
- Absorb accuracy of cost codes, budgets, and financial records
- Support RFQs by organizing and comparing submitted quotations
- Generate reports and summaries for the Managing Director
- Cook internal teams (PMs, Managing Director, Admin) for updates and reporting
- 2–3 years’ experience in cost control, contract administration, accounting, or a similar role
- Degree in Accounting or a related discipline
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manage project data effectively
- Experience with project or cost management systems (Styck or similar preferred)
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail and organisational capability
- Able to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders
- Understanding of construction, steel, or manufacturing processes is advantageous