Project Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support real estate development and construction projects by managing job costing, financial reporting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate tracking of project finances, timely reporting, and alignment with budgets and schedules across multiple developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain project-level accounting records, including job cost ledgers, accruals, and capitalized costs.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of project costs, invoices, and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end project financial reports, including budget vs. actual analysis.
• Track change orders, contingencies, and holdbacks; update cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Support draw requests, owner billing, and lien waiver compliance.
• Assist with annual budgets, cash flow projections, and variance explanations.
• Coordinate with project managers, development, and procurement teams on cost data and approvals.
• Prepare audit schedules and support external audits and tax reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5+ years of project accounting experience in real estate development or construction required.
• Proficiency in project accounting software (e.g., Yardi, Procore, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion, and GAAP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.