BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100+ years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time. ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Black & McDonald's Facility Services team in Ottawa is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Training will be provided for the successful candidate. Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Cost Analyst to support the Facility Service Division. The Job Cost Analyst's primary areas of responsibility will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of job cost and billing functions in support of regional business activities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: + Use JDE software to set up job, add cost codes, log, enter, and review change orders, record booked sales, and review/update job forecast. + Monitor labour cost. + Prepare salary recovery worksheets and other cost transfer forms. + Run and review productivity report. + Provide job cost information for month end, quarter end and year end close. + Analyze budget variances and identify trends. + Participate in month-end WIP reviews. + Ensure the project set up/structure supports the billing requirements, billing line set up as required. + Elevate payment issues related to performance. + Reconcile monthly billed/unbilled vs. revenue activity and investigate/resolve unexplained reconciling items. + Monitor job for holdback release timelines and required documents for release. + Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested. + Experience with Timesheets/Time Entry (Inputting data from timecards and accounting for time and submitting employee hours). + Receive and/or download, verify, and process time sheets. + Receive and handle various time entry related issues. + Generate accurate and timely draft billing for customer approval, post approved invoices, and collect overdue invoices. + Analyze expenses and cost transactions; ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate projects. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS + Communicates Effectively + Customer Focus + Holds Self and Others Accountable + Teamwork and Collaboration + Values and Respects Others EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS + Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or equivalent experience SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS + Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and JD Edwards. + Excellent time management skills + Strong organizational skills Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.