Job Cost Analyst

Key Responsibilities Analyze job cost trends and identify potential margin risks or cost overruns Maintain and reconcile budgets, costs, and job-level reporting accuracy Analyze budget vs. actual tracking, cost variance review, and related analyses Support the month-end close process with job cost and accrual adjustments Compile cost data and documentation for internal reporting and management review Act as a key liaison between Accounting, Project Management, Estimating, and Payroll Communicate regularly with team members to collect updates and resolve discrepancies Troubleshoot cost or coding issues by collaborating across functions Ensure data consistency between field reporting, invoices, and financial records Job Cost & Accounting Support Analyze job cost trends and identify potential margin risks or cost overruns Maintain and reconcile budgets, costs, and job-level reporting accuracy Analyze budget vs. actual tracking, cost variance review, and related analyses Support the month-end close process with job cost and accrual adjustments Compile cost data and documentation for internal reporting and management review Cross-Department Collaboration Act as a key liaison between Accounting, Project Management, Estimating, and Payroll Communicate regularly with team members to collect updates and resolve discrepancies Troubleshoot cost or coding issues by collaborating across functions Ensure data consistency between field reporting, invoices, and financial records Process Improvement & Reporting Contribute to developing and analyzing new reports, templates, and internal dashboards Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in cost tracking Support ongoing initiatives to automate or streamline manual processes Assist in documenting procedures and standardizing recurring workflows Administrative & Systems Tasks Perform data entry and document review with precision and timeliness Manage updates and changes to project-specific financial data Maintain strong version control and backup practices for reporting files Support audit and review requests with organized, clearly labeled documentation What Makes This Role Right For You You enjoy structure, accuracy, and following data from source to outcome You take pride in being the steady, reliable point of contact others count on You like seeing how your work connects to real projects in the field You’re curious about improving processes and open to learning new tools You want to be part of a close-knit team that values accountability and progress Qualifications Required: Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field Strong attention to detail and commitment to task accuracy Comfort with Excel (e.g., basic formulas, filters, sorting) Ability to work independently and stay focused through repetitive processes Professional demeanor and team-oriented mindset Preferred But Not Required Experience in construction, manufacturing, or job cost environments (1-2 years) Familiarity with journal entries and basic GL principles #J-18808-Ljbffr Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc.