Construction Project Cost Analyst

TrueNorth Steel; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel in Fargo, ND seeks a Project Cost Accountant to manage job costing for fabrication and construction projects. You will ensure accurate labor/material/subcontract costs, support WIP and forecasts, and provide financial analysis with Project Managers and Finance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field, project accounting experience, and manufacturing/construction exposure. Competitive pay with full benefits and a 8–5 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project accounting or similar function.
• Manufacturing or construction industry experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and ERP data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Review and analyze project cost activity for accuracy and proper coding.
• Support cost-to-complete estimates and forecast updates with Project Managers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and track change orders.
• Ensure change orders are recorded and aligned across systems.
• Investigate cost variances and assist in internal change orders for overruns/underruns.
• Create and manage project-related purchase orders not processed by purchasing.
• Review cost allocations to projects monthly for P-Card transactions.
• Set up project resources and estimated cost of completion in ERP.
• Track unbilled revenue, over/under billings, and retainage balances.
• Participate in monthly project reviews with Project Managers.
• Provide backup support to team members as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

TrueNorth Steel in Fargo, ND seeks a Project Cost Accountant to manage job costing for fabrication and construction projects. You will ensure accurate labor/material/subcontract costs, support WIP and forecasts, and provide financial analysis with Project Managers and Finance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field, project accounting experience, and manufacturing/construction exposure. Competitive pay with full benefits and a 8–5 schedule.