Senior Accountant
GHJ · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$105k–$110k/yrFull-time
Hybrid location with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This senior project accountant role supports a growing real estate development portfolio, partnering closely with development teams, leadership, auditors, lenders, and contractors to oversee project accounting from construction through completion.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Pay
$105,000 – $110,300 plus comprehensive benefits.
Benefits
- 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.