Project Accountant

About The Role

Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Accountant to be responsible for financial oversight at the project level, with primary ownership of forecasted cost at completion (CAC/EAC) and budget integrity across assigned projects. This role partners directly with Project Managers (PMs) to develop, validate, and monitor cost forecasts on a monthly basis, while also acting as a financial control checkpoint to ensure disciplined budget adherence.

• Cost at Completion (EAC/CAC) Ownership
• Own and maintain monthly Estimated/Anticipated Cost at Completion at the project level
• Partner with Project Managers to:
  • Review committed costs, actuals, and pending exposures
  • Identify forecast variances and risk areas
  • Update cost projections based on scope changes and field intelligence
• Ensure forecast integrity through documented assumptions and variance explanations
• Escalate material risks or budget overruns with recommended mitigation strategies
• Budget Management & Entry
  • Support project budget setup and changes within financial systems
  • Validate that budgets are properly structured (cost codes, categories, contingencies)
  • Monitor budget vs. actual vs. committed spend
  • Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with PMs and Finance
  • Maintain clean budget hygiene and audit‑ready documentation
• Budget Adherence & PM Support
  • Serve as a financial partner to the PM team to maintain cost discipline
  • Provide structured reporting on budgets vs actuals, committed costs, forecast variances
  • Flag early warning indicators of budget overrun
  • Support PMs in corrective planning (reallocations, contingency usage, cost mitigation strategies)
• Project Purchase Order Management
  • Monitor PO issuance against approved budgets
  • Ensure POs align to approved cost codes and budget limits, and that proper documentation and approvals are in place
  • Identify and resolve open or stale commitments to maintain accurate committed cost reporting
  • Partner with Procurement and PMs to improve PO discipline
  • Monitor the aging of customer billings and follow up as required. Submit monthly reports on Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging to management
  • Review project Accounts Payable (A/P) to ensure correct coding and entry
  • Process change orders, contracts, release of liens and subcontractor payment applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
• 3‑7+ years of experience in project accounting, cost management, construction finance, or project controls
• Strong understanding of:
  • Budget development and tracking
  • Cost forecasting (EAC/CAC methodologies)
  • Commitment accounting
  • PO lifecycle management
• Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP/project accounting system experience preferred
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with project teams and finance
• Strong analytical, documentation, and process discipline skills

• Forecasting rigor
• Financial controls orientation
• Detail oriented
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Project costing & accounting best practices

• Accuracy and reliability of monthly cost‑at‑completion forecasts
• Reduction in budget overruns due to improved early detection
• Clean PO lifecycle management (minimal stale commitments)
• Improved adherence to budget approval controls
• Increased financial visibility for PM leadership and Finance

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive‑based position with the potential to earn more. For part‑time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.