Project Accountant

Scorpio.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

401(k) with company match

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & holidays

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Scorpio is a team of experienced construction management professionals dedicated to building projects that strengthen communities and enhance the places where people live and work. We are seeking a Project Accountant to support project financial management from start-up through close-out, partnering with Project Managers and the Financial Management Team.

The role focuses on maintaining and analyzing job cost ledgers, monitoring costs vs estimates, and coordinating progress billings.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in job cost or project accounting.
• Understanding of WIP schedules, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, and change orders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Exposure to construction payroll processes and time-tracking software is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
• Familiarity with Procore or project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile job cost ledgers and expenses.
• Monitor costs against budgets and report variances.
• Coordinate progress billings based on percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Review subcontractor pay applications.
• Assist with payroll processing and job costing allocations; track labor burden.
• Suggest process improvements to refine job costing and controls.
• Assist with month‑end close and support audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

ERP systems

Payroll knowledge

Procore familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Miter

Procore

Job description

Scorpio is a team of experienced construction management professionals dedicated to building projects that strengthen communities and enhance the places where people live and work. From project inception through completion, we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Every project we build is designed to provide lasting value for our clients and our communities. Project Accountant to support project financial management from start-up through close-out, while partnering closely with Project Managers and the Financial Management Team.

What You Will Do

• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile job cost ledgers, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses.
• Monitor actual costs against original estimates and baseline budgets and report on job cost variances.
• Coordinate with project managers to create progress billings based on percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Review and process subcontractor pay applications
• Assist with processing or reviewing project payroll, ensuring accurate job costing allocations, labor burden tracking, and certified payroll reporting (if applicable)
• Continuously seek process improvements to refine job costing processes and internal controls to improve accounting accuracy and efficiencies.
• Assist with month end close processes
• Support internal and external audits

What You Will Bring To Scorpio

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused specifically on job cost or project accounting
• Understanding of WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and change order management strongly preferred
• Proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferably)
• Exposure to construction payroll processes, wage allocations, or time-tracking software (e.g., Miter or integrated ERP payroll modules) is a plus
• Advanced excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling).
• Familiarity with project management integrated software (e.g., Procore) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

What Scorpio Offers

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
• Company-paid medical insurance with coverage up to 100% of employee premium
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• HSA
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Collaborative, innovative, and enjoyable work environment!