Job Cost Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton

Job Description

Job Overview:The Job Cost Analyst based in Edmonton, Alberta will report to the Job Cost Manager and dotted line report to the Cost Accountant and Accountant. This position will be responsible for analyzing and maintaining our project costing reports, ensuring accuracy in cost data, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of cost accounting principles.Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Accounting and Costing departments with generating reports and dashboards to present cost analysis findings to management.
2. Analyze costs, revenue, and margins by activity to ensure profitability and maximize project performance.
3. Collaborate with project managers and construction managers to verify all revenue is captured and costs are received monthly.
4. Develop accurate project cost comparisons to earned indirect budgets. Track and enter field productions into the cost management software to support correct cost reporting.
5. Ensure accurate cost allocation among project, jobs, and cost codes, moving costs as needed.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost data and ensure alignment with business objectives.
7. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and efficiency gains.
8. Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs and investigate root causes.
9. Analyze and maintain cost accounting records and reports to ensure accuracy and integrity of cost data.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, data analysis, or related roles.
• High School Diploma with an Accounting Certificate and/or Diploma would be an asset.
• Related experience preferably in a construction or oilfield environment.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience in Explorer Contract Manager, Version Eclipse 1.13, and PowerBI, would be considered an asset.
• Comfortable creating, maintaining, and manipulating pivot tables in Excel.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Understand the various forms of construction contract delivery.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work output.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and present findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage large volumes of data and prioritize tasks.
• Excitement to work in a fast-moving and growing company.

Benefits

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Understand the various forms of construction contract delivery.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in work output.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally and present findings to stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage large volumes of data and prioritize tasks.
• Excitement to work in a fast-moving and growing company.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

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