Job Cost Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald Limited
Black & McDonald Limited
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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY


Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.


Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Job Cost Analyst to support the Western Utilities Region in Alberta based in Leduc.

Primary areas of responsibilities will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of
job cost and billing functions for multiple projects, in support of regional business activities.


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Work with project management to prepare invoicing, analyze project status and set goals
  • Facilitates the tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines
  • Facilitates biweekly WIP meetings with project teams
  • Mentors Project Managers in preparation of Earned Value/ Performance Reports
  • Ideally brings or develops her/his own reporting and analysis tools to supplement current internal tools
  • Liaises with Project Management on matters related to cost reporting
  • Participates in the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and development of schedules (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.
  • Participates in the project change management process as required; monitors procedures and practices, thinks creatively and strategically to create improvements
  • Uses JD Edwards software to set up job, add cost codes, log, enter, and review change orders, record booked sales, and review/update job forecast
  • Ensures the project set up/structure supports the billing requirements, billing line set up as required
  • Generates accurate and timely draft billing for customer approval, sends invoices to client; post approved invoices, and collects overdue invoices
  • Elevates payment issues related to performance
  • Reconciles monthly billed/unbilled vs. revenue activity, and investigates/resolves unexplained reconciling items
  • Monitors job for holdback release timelines and required documents for release
  • Provide adhoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested
  • May perform other related duties as required

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to learn and adapt to change
  • Holds self and others accountable
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Values and respects internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Customer focus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Postsecondary education in Accounting or Finance, Project Management or Engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 5 years experience in Cost Control

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Keen attention to details
  • Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problemsolving skills
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and can reprioritize based on business demands
  • Ability to analyze complex information, determine discrepancies, and resolve issues by collaborating with the project management team
  • Effective communication skills; can present information clearly based on audience and gain commitment
  • Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), JD Edwards
- **Please note that this position is based in our Leduc office Avenue).
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