Project Acountant

J2 Solutions Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J2 Solutions Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure financial accuracy across multiple construction projects. The role is based in Venice, FL and reports to the controller, collaborating with operations and project managers to manage costs and profitability.

Candidates should have 5+ years in cost/project accounting, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Procore, Foundation, and Power BI. This full-time position emphasizes budget control, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in project-based industries.
• Experience with Procore and Foundation software.
• Ability to prepare audit reports and present findings to leadership.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis & Tracking: collect, validate, and analyze labor, materials and other costs to monitor budgets.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: develop project budgets and forecasts, explain deviations.
• Financial Reporting: track expenses and revenue, prepare reports with accuracy.
• Budget Variance Analysis: assess variances and suggest financial adjustments.
• Balance Sheet Management: reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy.
• Billing & Contract Administration: manage project billing, including AIA payments, and review change orders.
• Process Improvement: propose policy/workflow changes to cut costs and boost profitability.
• Construction Accounting: apply job costing and WIP analysis to projects.
• Software Utilization: use Procore and Foundation for cost tracking and reporting.
• Team Support: assist other accountants with daily tasks and project needs.

Skills

Cost accounting

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Procore

Foundation

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

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.

Company Description

In business for almost 25 years, J2 Solutions is a Commercial and Healthcare General Contractor and Project Management company located in Venice, Florida. We believe the work we do matters! Every day we do our best to make a real difference for the people that live and work in our community.

Our team is second to none! There’s a reason why we’ve been voted Business of the Year 3 times, winner of Remodeling Magazines BIG 50, 6-time recipient of the Gulf Coast Observers Top 500 and winner of the Herald Tribune's Best Places to Work for the last 10 years running!