Cost & Project Accountant

At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. Acting as a member of the Controller's team, the Cost / Project Accountant for the Ovivo USA Electronics Division will have responsibilities in the supporting, reconciling, and analyzing of project costs, warranties, and backlogs. This position will work closely with the Controller to ensure strong financial controls and cost allocation. Completes assigned activities under the direction of the Controller.

Joining Ovivo USA Electronics Division means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Process and analyze financial and transactional data for North American business units in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Validate revenue recognition and cost of goods sold (COGS) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and manage project costs, margins, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project cost reviews with project managers to track performance against budget and completion milestones.
• Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with annual external audits.
• Prepare and support budgets and forecasts related to project backlog, active projects, and sales prospects.
• Complete the bookings process, including reporting new orders and maintaining accurate system entries.
• Reconcile warrantyrelated project costs and accruals.
• Assist with internal control, compliance, and risk management activities under the guidance of the Controller.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with operations and project managers to support financial decisionmaking.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established safety procedures and company policies.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Position Details

• Naperville, IL or Plano, TX
• Occasional travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of finance or accounting experience..
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex industry related documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Strong Excel expertise required.
• Experiences with general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable systems, fixed asset accounting, inventory tracking and control, cash management, banking, with knowledge of other systems and processes.

Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab'sWater Technology Solutions

Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapurewater solutions -critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you're passionate about water circularity,sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.