We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Cost Analyst. The primary focus of this role is to utilize Excel to support pricing and cost verification processes. This role is ideal for someone with strong spreadsheet skills and a keen eye for accuracy, who enjoys working with numbers and improving cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Use Excel to calculate job costs based on vendor pricing and standard markup/multiplier formulas
• Compare actual sold prices against standard pricing guidelines and report variances
• Audit and verify line-item pricing in Excel documents to ensure consistency with vendor price lists
• Apply appropriate multipliers or discounts based on product category and pricing rules
• Assist with updating and maintaining pricing templates and cost tracking spreadsheets
• Identify data discrepancies and communicate findings to the Cost Analyst and VP of Finance
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations teams to ensure pricing integrity
• Support ad hoc pricing and cost analysis projects as needed
   

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF, SUMIFS), data validation, and formatting
• Ability to learn and apply complex pricing rules and structures
• Associate’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with vendor pricing sheets or cost analysis
• Familiarity with Excel tools like Power Query or PivotTables
• Exposure to construction, manufacturing, or product-based industries
   

What We Offer:

• $22-$26/ HR
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, people-first culture that values growth and accountability

About Us:

We are a company founded on the importance of family, hard work, and strong commitment, which has earned us an Award-Winning reputation. We strive to live this mission every day by genuinely caring about our employee's and customers’ happiness. We are a company focused on growth - not only for the business but also for the employees; no matter how large we grow, we will always strive to be small enough to maintain our “family-first” atmosphere.

Minnesota Rusco’s Mission Statement: We exist to create happy customers by giving every employee the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through the values that we display, the training we offer, and the positive environment we provide on a daily basis.