Project Accountant

About the opportunity

Our client is a well-established real estate and development organization seeking a Project Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate entities while partnering with professionals across accounting, development, construction, and property management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages for a portfolio of real estate entities.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and account adjustments.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Prepare and distribute investor and ownership reporting packages.
• Aid in construction draw requests and loan draw packages for lenders and equity partners.
• Partner closely with development, construction, and property management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and special projects.
• Manage accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of approximately 25-30 properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience preparing complete financial statements and reporting packages.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Experience owning financial reporting responsibilities rather than simply supporting the close process.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain financial trends and variances.

Preferred Experience

• Real estate, property management, development, or construction accounting experience.
• Experience with construction draws or loan draw packages.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, or similar property management/accounting software.
• Public accounting experience with real estate clients will also be considered.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in Columbus, Ohio.
• Collaborative, supportive accounting team with strong leadership and opportunities for mentorship.
• Stable organization with a long-term focus on employee development and career growth.