Project Accountant - Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities for assigned real estate development projects
• Perform monthly project-level close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Track project costs, budgets, and actual spending
• Review construction invoices, contracts, and project expenditures
• Assist with construction draws, lender reporting, and project financial schedules
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports for ownership and leadership
• Cook with vendors, project teams, external accountants, and lenders
• Aid in audit and tax preparation activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience with direct real estate experience required
• Background in real estate development, construction accounting, owner/operators, or investment firms preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems is a plus