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Senior Accountant

GHJ

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Responsibilities

  • Manage job cost accounting and accounts payable for active development projects.
  • Maintain general ledgers, prepare journal entries, and capitalize construction costs.
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts across multiple project entities.
  • Prepare and review project trial balances and financial reconciliations.
  • Monitor project cash balances and support treasury activities.
  • Coordinate construction draws, funding requests, and project disbursements.
  • Lead year-end close activities and support external audits.
  • Partner with auditors on cost certifications, compliance reporting, and required documentation.
  • Review the work of Project Accountants and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
  • Assist with developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$105,000–$110,300 + Comprehensive Benefits

If you're a construction or project accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex development projects while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to connect.

Our client is seeking a

Senior Project Accountant to support a growing real estate development portfolio. This highly visible role partners closely with development teams, leadership, auditors, lenders, and contractors to oversee project accounting from construction through completion. You'll play a key role in job cost accounting, construction draws, financial reporting, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong construction accounting and job cost accounting experience.
  • Solid understanding of the construction lifecycle and multi-entity project accounting.
  • Experience with Yardi, MIP/Abila, or similar accounting software is preferred.
  • Affordable housing or commercial real estate experience is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Why You'll Want to Consider This Opportunity

  • Competitive salary of $105,000–$110,300.
  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact real estate development projects.
  • High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Stable organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and more.
  • If you're looking to leverage your construction accounting expertise in a role that offers ownership, career growth, and meaningful projects, we'd love to tell you more.