Project Accountant

A well-established real estate organization is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial operations of its development portfolio. This role will partner closely with accounting, construction, and project management teams to oversee project financials, reporting, and cost tracking from project inception through completion. The ideal candidate has prior experience in real estate, real estate development, or construction accounting and enjoys working in a collaborative, project-driven environment. Responsibilities Manage accounting activities for assigned development and construction projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other month‑end close activities. Analyze project financial results, investigate variances, and prepare supporting schedules and reporting for leadership. Prepare and coordinate project funding requests and draw packages, working closely with internal stakeholders and external financing partners. Monitor project costs, budgets, and commitments, partnering with project teams to ensure accurate financial tracking. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, reforecasts, and financial analysis for active development projects. Collaborate with internal operations teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Support audit requests and respond to financial information inquiries as needed. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and enhance reporting efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 2+ years of accounting experience within real estate, real estate development, construction, or a project-based environment. Experience with project accounting, development accounting, job costing, or construction accounting preferred. Understanding of month‑end close, financial statement preparation, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Experience supporting project budgets, cost tracking, or construction/development financial reporting is a plus.li> Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or project accounting software preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr