Project Accountant

Scorpio.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

401(k) with company match

HSA

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Collaborative, innovative work环境

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. Scorpio delivers innovative, sustainable solutions with high standards of quality, safety, and integrity.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to support project financial management from start-up through close-out while partnering closely with Project Managers and the Financial Management Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in job cost or project accounting.
• Familiarity with WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion, and change orders preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Excel strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile job cost ledgers with accurate expense allocation.
• Monitor costs against estimates and budgets; report variances.
• Coordinate with project managers to create progress billings on a percent‑of‑completion basis.
• Review subcontractor pay apps and payroll allocations including certified payroll where applicable.
• Support month-end close and assist audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Procore

Miter

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.

We are seeking a 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!