Job Cost Analyst - Heavy Highway

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is seeking a detail-oriented Job Cost Analyst to join our finance team. You will analyze project costs, monitor budgets, and provide financial insights to support project decisions.

You will collaborate with project managers, prepare cost reports, and assist in budgeting and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience in construction accounting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project costs including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Monitor and review project budgets and compare actual costs to budgets.
• Identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and explain budget deviations.
• Collaborate with project managers to review financials and discuss cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute cost reports, forecasts, and analyses to management and teams.
• Assist in developing budgets and cost estimates for new and ongoing projects.
• Maintain records of costs, change orders, and contract modifications.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls.
• Support month-end/year-end close by reconciling costs and issuing journal entries.
• Contribute to development/improvement of cost tracking systems and processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Tools

Viewpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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)