Senior Project Accountant

Macdonald & Company is exclusively partnered with a growing, entrepreneurial construction and real estate development platform in Atlanta to appoint a Senior Project Accountant – Construction.

This role is positioned for an experienced Senior Project Accountant with a construction accounting background who is ready to step into a broader role within a fast-growing, vertically integrated platform. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to take ownership of project accounting across an active pipeline of construction projects, with additional exposure to real estate development accounting.

The Senior Project Accountant will play a central role in managing financial oversight across active construction projects. This individual will be responsible for overseeing job cost accounting, managing project financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of accounting processes from project setup through financial closeout.

While the role is primarily focused on construction accounting, the position also offers the opportunity to gain exposure to real estate development projects and the broader investment platform over time. This role is well suited to a construction-focused Senior Project Accountant looking to take the next step in their career within an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.

• Oversee construction project accounting from project setup through financial closeout
• Manage job cost tracking, subcontractor invoices, owner billings, and change orders
• Maintain project budgets, commitments, and cost forecasts in coordination with project managers
• Prepare monthly job cost reporting and support work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
• Manage lien waivers, retention tracking, and construction billing processes
• Ensure accurate financial documentation, reconciliations, and project cost reporting
• Support financial reporting and cash forecasting across active construction projects
• Contribute to improving accounting systems, processes, and internal controls

• 5–8+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on construction project accounting
• Experience working with job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and construction billing structure
• Familiarity with lien waivers, retention, subcontractor billing, and project cost tracking
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Experience with construction or project accounting software (e.g. Procore, Quick Books, or similar) preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Senior Project Accountant looking to step into a larger role within a growing construction platform, with the opportunity to gain exposure to real estate development accounting over time