Job Cost Analyst
Emery Sapp & Sons
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- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Emery Sapp & Sons
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Analyze project costs and budgets, investigate variances, and provide financial insights to project teams.
- Prepare cost reports and forecasts, assist with budgets and audits, reconcile costs, and improve cost tracking systems and processes.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 2+ years of experience in job cost analysis or a similar role.
- Requires knowledge of construction accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Microsoft ExcelFinancial analysisBudgetingForecastingConstruction project accountingCost controlFinancial managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsViewpoint
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We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Job Cost Analyst to join our team. As a Job Cost Analyst, you will play a critical role in analyzing project costs, monitoring budget performance, and providing financial insights to support project management decisions.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed analysis of project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead expenses.
Monitor and review project budgets and compare actual costs against budgeted amounts.
Identify cost variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide explanations for budget deviations.
Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to review project financials and discuss potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare and distribute timely and accurate project cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses to management and project teams.
Assist in the development of project budgets and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects.
Maintain accurate records of project costs, change orders, and contract modifications.
Conduct regular audits of project documentation 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 in the development and improvement of cost tracking systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in job cost analysis or a similar role, preferably in the construction industry.
Strong understanding of construction project accounting, cost control, and financial management principles.
Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends or patterns.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of construction accounting systems, such as Viewpoint or similar software, is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)