Senior Project Accountant

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant to support the financial success of our land development projects through strategic financial management, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned land development projects, overseeing all financial activity, ensuring alignment with company goals, and reporting standards
• Manage and maintain comprehensive job cost records
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly financial statements for land projects and related entities, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to management
• Lead preparation and processing of construction draw requests; coordinate with lenders, joint venture partners, and community development districts (CDDs) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• As assigned, prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and authorize purchase orders and contract setups, validating alignment with project budgets, reimbursement structures, and government or district requirements
• Collaborate with land managers and project leadership to develop, monitor, and update project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow schedules
• Prepare detailed supporting documentation for annual audits and serve as the point of contact for external auditors on land-related matters
• Oversee for journal entries, check requests, deposits, and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities within land accounting operations and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• General ledger experience, knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and their proper application to business transactions
• Highly detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data with discretion

Skills

Strong accounting background, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement.

Benefits

See details in the "WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES" section.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

See details in the "WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES" section.