Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis & Tracking — 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.
• Budgeting & Forecasting — Develop and manage project-specific budgets, prepare financial forecasts, and identify and explain deviations from plan.
• Financial Reporting — Track project expenses and revenue and prepare detailed financial reports; review financial documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Budget Variance Analysis — Partner with project managers to assess costs, analyze budget variances, and recommend financial adjustments that support project profitability and sustainability.
• Balance Sheet Management — Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Billing & Contract Administration — Coordinate the project billing process, including AIA payment applications, and maintain a working understanding of contracts and change orders.
• Process Improvement — Recommend policy and workflow changes that reduce costs and maximize profitability.
• Construction Accounting — Apply cost accounting principles to construction projects, including job costing and WIP (work-in-progress) analysis.
• Software Utilization — Use Procore and Foundation accounting software for cost tracking, reporting, and project financial management.
• Team Support — Assist other accountants with daily accounting tasks and project-related financial needs.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

 

Essential Physical Duties

This position requires the ability to perform the following core duties with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Operate and maintain office equipment such as computers, printers, and calculators.
• Communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing.
• Meet attendance requirements and work within established schedules.
• Access and manage files and documents in a secure environment.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner.

Physical Demands:

• Sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Move about the office as needed to access equipment or files.
• Use hands and fingers to operate devices and prepare materials.
• Maintain a professional appearance and work in a clean, organized environment.