Job Cost Analyst

Department:

Accounting

Reports to:

Director of Finance & Accounting

Schedule:

Full Time, In-Person Role

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

The Job

The Job Cost Analyst works directly with the Director of Finance & Accounting and operations to compile, analyze, and report accurate project financials to support informed decision-making. This role ensures the integrity of job setups, cost tracking, compliance, and assists with financial reporting across multiple departments. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in construction accounting, an understanding of project structure and processes, and a collaborative, data-driven approach to improving project visibility and financial performance.

Duties | 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.

Job Specification

• 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)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting project teams
• Strong in report writing; familiarity with databases and system integrations is a plus.

Contact | Relationship

• 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.