Construction Job Cost Analyst: WIP & Margin Insights

Andy J. Egan Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

100% Employer-funded Medical & Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Andy J. Egan Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Job Cost Analyst to join the accounting team and operations. The role focuses on compiling, analyzing, and reporting accurate project financials to support informed decisions.

The position is an in-person, full-time role based at our Grand Rapids headquarters with standard hours, a strong emphasis on cost control, and collaboration with project teams to drive reliable job cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job-cost accounting

Report writing

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

ERP systems

Job description

Andy J. Egan Co. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Job Cost Analyst to join the accounting team and operations. The role focuses on compiling, analyzing, and reporting accurate project financials to support informed decisions.

The position is an in-person, full-time role based at our Grand Rapids headquarters with standard hours, a strong emphasis on cost control, and collaboration with project teams to drive reliable job cost reporting.