Project Accountant

J2 SOLUTIONS INC•Venice, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant supports financial accuracy, cost efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires 5+ years of hands-on project accounting experience, particularly within general contractor companies. Based in the company's Venice, FL office, the Project Accountant collaborates closely with the controller, operations team, and project managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency in Procore, Foundation, Power BI, and standard expense management software.
Advanced knowledge of WIP analysis.
Experience preparing audit reports and presenting findings to leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a construction, manufacturing, or similar project-based accounting environment.
Familiarity with job costing, WIP schedules, and Procore workflows.
Experience supporting a company with annual revenues of $40–50M.

Responsibilities

Collect, validate, and analyze data related to labor, direct materials, and other job-related costs; monitor project costs on an ongoing basis to prevent budget overruns.
Develop and manage project-specific budgets, prepare financial forecasts, and identify and explain deviations from plan.
Track project expenses and revenue and prepare detailed financial reports; review financial documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
Partner with project managers to assess costs, analyze budget variances, and recommend financial adjustments that support project profitability and sustainability.
Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate the project billing process, including AIA payment applications, and maintain a working understanding of contracts and change orders.
Recommend policy and workflow changes that reduce costs and maximize profitability.
Apply cost accounting principles to construction projects, including job costing and WIP (work-in-progress) analysis.
Use Procore and Foundation accounting software for cost tracking, reporting, and project financial management.
Assist other accountants with daily accounting tasks and project-related financial needs.