What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Cost Specialist position at Elan Homes & Communities?
Overview
We are a construction company looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented person to manage our growing financial data, job cost tracking, and materials ordering.
This role is responsible for keeping our costs per home accurate, and making sure what we order stays on budget. This is a hands-on position with real responsibility, not just data entry.
The right person will take ownership of their work, stay organized without constant oversight, and help us improve how we track and control costs across our projects.
Responsibilities
- Enter daily bank transactions and vendor/subcontractor bills with high accuracy matched with orders placed
- Build and maintain job budgets in the system based on actual expected costs
- Track and compare budget vs actual spending per home
- Match purchase orders, deliveries, and invoices to job budgets
- Identify overages, discrepancies, and cost issues early
- Place organized orders and inventory management
- Assist in finding cost savings on materials and purchasing decisions
- Handle basic month-end entries and keep financial records clean and up to date
What We’re Looking For
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Self-managed, does not need constant follow-up
- Comfortable working with numbers, systems, and spreadsheets
- Takes ownership and follows through
- Interested in using AI and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflows to help us operate better than other companies
- Able to spot problems and inconsistencies
- QuickBooks Online experience preferred
- Construction or accounting experience preferred
What Success Looks Like in 90 Days
- Books are accurate and fully up to date, with timely month-end closing
- Able to produce a clear and accurate estimated vs. actual report for any home
- Budgets in the system match real-world purchasing and expected costs
- Orders, invoices, and deliveries are aligned with budgets and discrepancies are flagged early
- Financial and operational records are organized and easy to follow
You will not need to be managed day-to-day - success in this role means owning your responsibilities and keeping everything current without being asked.
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What is something impressive or unique that you have accomplished?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22