Job Cost Analyst

Job title:

Job Cost Analyst

Company

Robert Half

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Job Cost Analyst to join our team. As a Job Cost Analyst, you will be focused on maintaining and preparing project budgets, monitoring labour costs, and providing job cost information for financial periods. You will also be tasked with generating accurate customer billing and resolving any payment issues that may arise.Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and preparing budgets for various projects
• Detailed analysis of budget variances and estimating the costs required to complete projects
• Utilizing JD Edwards software for job setup, cost code addition, logging and reviewing change orders, and updating job forecasts
• Monitoring labour costs and preparing salary recovery worksheets
• Conducting detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, and flagging potential risks
• Assisting in the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closes by providing necessary job cost information
• Ensuring project setup aligns with billing requirements and setting up billing lines as needed
• Generating accurate draft billing for customer approval, posting approved invoices, and following up on overdue invoices
• Reconciling monthly billed vs. revenue activity and resolving any discrepancies
• Monitoring projects for holdback release timelines and ensuring necessary documents for release are in place
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Job Cost Analyst or in a similar role
• Proficient in Account Reconciliation
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, including the use of Macros
• Demonstrable understanding of Construction Cost and Project Accounting
• Experience with JDE EnterpriseOne software is preferred
• Ability to create and interpret Financial Projections
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying potential issues
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…

Expected salary

Location

Scarborough, ON

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:11:29 GMT

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