Senior Accountant
GHJ
- San Diego, CA
- On-site
- Regular Full-time
- Posted
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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.
