Jonas Premier Software

More time you take to set this product up correctly, the more it will benefit you in the end... Take your time and get it set up right!

Pros

Jonas Premier has a very user friendly interface, and allows for more customization than a product like QuickBooks or Sage 100 for a small contractor. Most software packages in the cloud don't allow for easy integration with Microsoft products, however, Jonas Premier does an excellent job of allowing for quick data entry via uploads (something QuickBooks specifically doesn't allow out of the box). Getting up and running with the software was easy and enjoyable through the webinars hosted by customer support.

Cons

Seems like this product needs some work in reporting. The whole software interface is nice and crisp and looks up to date using current technology, but the reporting mechanism seems like it's a little archaic. That said, you can get a lot of data easily (and quicker) through Excel, and if you are handy with Excel, reports are easily made.

We transitioned from Jobpac to Jonas Premier and feel that from an accounts perspective it has significantly reduced my workload.

Pros

It is user-friendly
Workflow is seamless
excellent support if provides. (One of the customer representatives has been fantastic)

Cons

Can be glitches and times. The refresh sometimes lags and you need to quit in an out of screens. However I understand they are looking at addressing this problem.

Needs more training - both in-house or at Jonas Head Quarter by invitation

Pros

System is continuously been improved on each update and become more user friendly. Excel feature and transferring data from excel to Jonas is one of the best feature available and it reduces much of our work. Customer service is excellent

Cons

Training - Would like to have more online training options available to keep update with Jonas Premier.

Overall I think this product has a lot of potential but to begin the training needs to improve.

Pros

I enjoyed that Jonas Premier was accessible via the internet so one could log in anywhere. The platform base was also very easy to navigate around

Cons

I thought the training for this new product was missing many components which caused much more work when trying to solve issues or research items. The system was not very intuitive and the report writing was not very strong in user friendliness either.

Good overall PM and accounting package.

Pros

Has significant reporting and job costings benifits for small to medium builders. Intersgrates well with Microsoft Power BI software to make reporting easier to present. It's been great to have all contract and variations in the one place.

Cons

Can be a little difficult at first to get your head around, and some clunky aspects to processes having to move through several screens to process AP and AR invocies.

Pros

Ease of Use - we love how it's systematic, organized and well thought out. The people behind this product are what makes it that much better...they truly listen and support us and it makes all the difference.

Cons

My day to day would be more efficient if the screens were more intuitive when it comes to Data entry.

After interviewing and demoing at least 10 potential accounting platforms we chose Jonas Premier. Jonas Premier has outstanding customer service and software roadmap for the future that put them head and shoulders above the rest. The customer service we continue to experience even today is far and above any other, we've had with other accounting and software platforms.

We could not be happier with our decision to implement Jonas Premier as our accounting solution.

There is just about nothing intuitive about this software. I have been using Simply accounting for more than 10 years without a problem. i was lost using this system. There are so many steps for a simple entry that it became ridiculous.

Pros

It does everything for construction management. It stores drawings, alerts everyone of change orders ccnn's , rfi's and does accopunting too.

Cons

My bookkeeper looked at it and asked if I would mind if she took the info from my entries and continued using sage. There is no payroll with this. They suggest outsourcing payroll - another added expense

We knew that going into a new software would have it's challenges and obstacles but the overall experience was fantastic from beginning to end. The Implementation team was outstanding. The level of support and customer service is A+ in my books and made all the difference.

Pros

Ease of use . I really like the simplicity of this product.

Cons

It can take multiple reports to get to what I'm searching for. More advanced features within the mobile app would be great.

Advice to Others

If you're looking for a fully integrated solution, then Premier is the solution for you. This product has helped save us time and become much more efficient on a day to day basis. Be open to collaborating with them and sharing ideas - they really do listen.

It was hard work. The JONAS staff was always encouraging and available. I feel that JONAS is not just a product we use but a partner with MAX Construction, Inc. I love sharing my ideas with JONAS. Some even are being adopted. Some are not, but as a team we are getting the best of both worlds and a product that can be catered to our needs. JONAS listens and adapts the ideas that will benefit the majority.

Pros

All information is in real time. Now that we are set up and operating we are developing the reports, and switching over to JONAS as our total system. Eventually we hope to be paperless. I love that I can access JONAS from anywhere in the world. I like the challenge of making this product something special. It looks like it was written for our needs only and yet it services such a large variety of customers.

Cons

It would be nice if all documents could be scrolled.

Advice to Others

Adopting a new system takes diligence. Do not expect it to work overnight. Connect frequently with JONAS support. Collaborate with them and share your ideas. Read the tips of the week. They are fantastic.

Likes Best

It's very user-friendly, I am able to efficiently complete my work.

Likes Least

I would like to see more filters added but other than that...I love this product.

Recommendations

Great customer service and support. New features constantly added to enhance the product which is a plus.

Likes Best

The user interface is great, you can access it from anywhere because it is cloud based. One stop shop solution, with great customer service and support.

Likes Least

Payroll is not fully integrated and the process for purchase orders could be more simplified.

Recommendations

The support team knows the product well and quickly responds to any issues

Likes Best

integration is key. It is cloud based, affordable and easy to adopt.

Likes Least

entering information in multiple screens, but overall we are satisfied with what this system has to offer.

Recommendations

Premier offers everything you need when it comes to running an integrated solution for both accounting and project management. The staff and support is amazing, very helpful and prompt to answer to our issues.

Likes Best

This software is the easiest one I have ever used and I have been exposed to quite a few. The navigation through the system is setup in the exact steps in which you should accomplish your tasks. The setup has been easy and very informative from the webex videos and one on one sessions. As a financial executive, I need to get to reports quickly and see all of the pertinent information which is easily done with this software.

Likes Least

I am still looking for what I like least. I have not found any areas that I would say I dislike at this time. Some software you like, you ask yourself, why would they set it up this way, that doesn't make sense. With this software, I am not finding myself asking that question. It makes sense.

Recommendations

Attend the webex sessions and do the assigned homework. Each session is recorded and emailed to you afterwards so if you were not able to attend the live session, you have a copy to watch later, but don't get behind and criticize the software due to a lack of effort. You will get out of it what you put into it.

Likes Best

We're just getting started with this program and are really excited to be able to manage all our projects through one system. The ability to manage all project management and accounting through a single source should really help streamline our operations and communications between office and field activities. Setting warnings and workflow approval processes are paramount to us having success and becoming more efficient in our production and expediting payments. All of this can be done in this software.

Likes Least

Haven't found anything I "Don't Like" yet... What I can say though, is that anytime I have an issue finding anything or working with the system, or even "I think this would be better if"... the Jonas team always helps us out, listens to our suggestions, and then they really look into making changes or improvements, like "Scrolling" through all the data! But if I were to suggest....
-Help Menu with all functions of software
-Custom reporting options

Recommendations

1. You'll need good internet service to run well as this is a cloud based system.
2. Jonas allows you to setup and run multiple companies on it, whereas some others only allow one.

Likes Best

I like the new redefined Windows
Easy to follow drop down menu
The support has been great as we learn the new system.

Likes Least

Nothing to dislike, when we have run across issues or questions...the vendor jumps right in to provide answer and in cases provides modifications to the software to adjust to our needs

Recommendations

Can't say enough about the support, especially with regards to custom solutions. Vendor truly listens to our requests

Likes Best

Premier allows us to job cost with as much or as little detail based on each project's requirements. There is no duplication of effort when it comes to data entry. The data that our accounting staff enters becomes meaningful information when reviewed in form of financial reports.

Likes Least

In comparison to basic accounting programs, in general there are extra steps to accomplish some tasks. However, this is most likely a result of integrating detailed job costing with accounting.

Recommendations

We recommend that construction companies of any size seriously consider Premier. It offers everything you need to you when it comes to accounting and cost management.

Likes Best

The software is very easy to learn.
It is one of the better software to quickly adapt to.
Navigation through the menus is a breeze with the quick menu.
Set ups and uploads was not painful at all.
Once your uploads templates are properly filled, the uploads are quick & easy.

The staff of Jonas Premiere are all friendly and very helpful.
They are very knowledgeable about their products and updates.
It's always a pleasant experience talking to them.
They are prompt in replying to any issues or concerns.

Likes Least

I have not yet experienced anything negative about Jonas Premier software or their staff.
Nor do I expect to.

Recommendations

The premiere software is great for all general contractors & construction companies.
It is relatively inexpensive compared to other construction softwares out there.
Plus you don't have to worry about your server & memory capacity because it is all on cloud.

Likes Best

- The ability to have your entire companies information with a click of the mouse. Whether is be profit, loss, drawings, extras, change orders. etc...
- Jonas is constantly improving the software to meet the needs of their client.

Likes Least

- I feel as though the software is geared a little bit more towards financial aspect, as opposed to Project Management.

Recommendations

- Make sure to familiarize yourself with the software everyday. Practice!!!

Likes Best

Its great for managing jobs. You can upload pictures and documents to the jobs. The accounting side seems solid. I would very much recommend this to a General Contractor to manage sub-trades and all together management.

Likes Least

It's not designed to work well with small contractors. It does not function with retail sales at all and has no capability to create work orders. I think i might lean toward Jonas Enterprise for that.

Recommendations

Do your homework, and don't be afraid to pull the plug before your in too deep if it's not a fit. Also don't try to get a software to adapt to your habits. Adapt your habits for the software.