Job Cost Analyst - Heavy Highway
Emery Sapp & Sons•Columbia, MO
About The Position
The Job Cost Analyst analyzes project costs, monitors budget performance, and provides financial insights to support project management decisions. The role covers costs such as labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead, and includes preparing project cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses. The analyst also supports budgeting, cost estimation, financial close processes, compliance reviews, and improvements to cost-tracking systems and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in job cost analysis, accounting, estimating, or field engineering; construction industry experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction project accounting and cost-control processes.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of construction accounting systems, such as Viewpoint or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Analyze project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead expenses.
- Monitor project budgets and compare actual costs with budgeted amounts.
- Identify cost variances, investigate discrepancies, and explain budget deviations.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to review project financials and discuss potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare and distribute project cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses to management and project teams.
- Assist with developing project budgets and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects.
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, change orders, and contract modifications.
- Audit project documentation regularly to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Support month-end and year-end financial close processes by reconciling project costs and performing related journal entries.
- Assist with developing and improving cost-tracking systems, tools, and processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
