Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project AccountantA well-established and growing real estate development company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with development, homebuilding, or construction accounting experience who wants to work for a financially stable organization known for its strong culture, exceptional benefits, and long-tenured employees.Why You'll Love This Opportunity100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their familiesEvery other Friday off during the summerAnnual performance-based bonusStrong 401(k) match3 weeks PTO to startAnnual salary reviewsExcellent work-life balance outside of a defined busy seasonCollaborative, professional, and low-politics environmentSignificant project backlog providing long-term stabilityOpportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to process improvementsModernizing accounting systems and technologyStrong potential for future growth and advancementKey ResponsibilitiesMaintain project books and detailed accounting workpapersRecord and analyze construction and development-related transactionsPrepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end closeTrack project costs, capitalization, inventory allocations, and cost of salesPrepare and submit construction loan draw packagesReview lot settlements and HUD documentationManage bank reconciliations and cash activityAssist with year-end reporting and tax workpapersReview contracts and ensure appropriate accounting treatmentSupport financial reporting and project analysisQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance6+ years of accounting experience with a focus on development, homebuilding, construction, or project accountingStrong general ledger accounting and month-end close experienceExperience with job costing and project-based accountingUnderstanding of capitalization, cost allocations, and construction/development accounting conceptsExperience preparing detailed workpapers and supporting documentationAbility to review contracts and determine appropriate accounting treatmentAdvanced Excel skillsExperience working with accounting systems and ERP platformsPreferred ExperienceReal estate development accountingHomebuilding accountingConstruction project accountingLot purchase agreements, lot settlements, and HUD documentationSage Intacct and/or Sage 300 CREBill.com, Ramp, Concur, or similar platformsPublic accounting experience with relevant industry exposureIdeal CandidateWe're looking for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a project-based environment and enjoys digging into the details behind development and construction transactions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow within a stable organization that values long-term employee success.