Job Cost Analyst

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field (let me know if you come across someone qualified without a bachelor’s)
• 5 years of construction/job-cost accounting experience
• Experience with ERP or job cost systems (Sage 300 CRE preferred)
  
  

We are looking for a Job Cost Analyst to work directly with the accounting team and operations to compile,

analyze, and report accurate project financials to support informed decision-making. If you are looking for an

exciting opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated professionals, we’re interested in meeting you.

Duties

• Set up and maintain jobs and contracts in the ERP system
• Oversee compliance of accounting and job-related requirements on projects
• Compile and analyze cost variances to verify accuracy and gauge project health
• Support the monthly accounting close, including job cost checks, work-in-progress compilation, and margin reviews
• Assist with project risk mitigation, such as NOC/NOF/liens, contractual obligations, etc.
• Maintain corporate union and non-union labor rates, T&M pricing logs, and forecasting tools
• Perform analysis and trend reporting on job performance and corporate metrics
• Partner with project teams to address questions, fulfill reporting needs, and resolve issues
• Assist in training and improving job cost processes, systems, and reporting tools
• Informs the Director of Finance & Accounting of observed trends and impacts to project WIP, monthly gain/fade reporting, and financial projections
• Communicates and works directly with the accounting team and project managers/project manager assistants to drive reliable job cost and continuity.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field, experience
• 5 years of construction/job-cost accounting experience
• Experience with ERP or job cost systems (Sage 300 CRE preferred)
• Strong motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments
• Strong in report writing, familiarity with databases and system integrations is a plus
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems of accounting related issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting project teams