Project Accountant

About the role

Company Overview: A global real estate private equity and investment management firm with $5.6 billion in gross assets under management is seeking a Project Accountant. The role involves day-to-day accounting and financial management of assigned real estate development projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets, commitments, and related financial information in Yardi.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate contract, cost category, and accounting period.
• Monitor actual and committed costs against budget and identify variances.
• Prepare and submit lender and other capital-source draws, including required supporting documentation.
• Reconcile funding receipts, disbursements, outstanding invoices, and related general ledger activity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for assigned development projects.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other month-end close workpapers.
• Develop a strong understanding of assigned projects and proactively communicate significant issues.
• Participate in project meetings and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Look for opportunities to standardize, automate, and improve recurring accounting and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience; real estate, development, construction, or property accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with development budgets and construction/lender draws preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred; strong Excel skills required.

Pay

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000, Plus Bonus