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Job Cost Analyst

United States, Hackensack 125000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Job Description

The Job Cost Analyst will play a critical role in tracking, analyzing, and reporting project costs to ensure accurate financial performance across multiple construction projects. This individual will work closely with project managers, accounting, and operations to monitor budgets, identify variances, and drive cost control initiatives.

Job Responsibility

  • Monitor and maintain job cost reports for multiple active construction projects
  • Analyze project budgets vs. actual costs and provide variance analysis
  • Partner with Project Managers to review project financial performance and forecast costs to completion
  • Track committed costs, subcontractor agreements, and change orders
  • Prepare monthly WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules
  • Assist with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Identify cost overruns, risks, and opportunities for improved profitability
  • Support project billings, AR/collections, and reconciliation of job accounts
  • Maintain integrity of job cost data within ERP/accounting systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of job cost accounting or project accounting experience (construction industry strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including WIP schedules and cost tracking
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage 300 CRE, Procore, or similar)
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

What we offer

  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Employer funded profit sharing plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Strong growth opportunity within a fast-scaling organization

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