Senior Associate, Construction Cost Accountant

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG iscurrently seeking a Senior Associate, Construction Cost Accountant to join ourReal Estate Services organization.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain financial reporting related to capital projects, including weekly project budgets, monthly accruals, capital project updates, project financial summaries, forecast analysis, and budget-to-actual variance reporting; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and firm policiesManage tenant improvement allowance (TIA) programs, including preparation and submission of draw packages, collection tracking, supporting documentation, landlord reimbursement follow-up, and portfolio reportingMaintain and update project financial data and tracking systems, including Sage Timberline, SAP, and other firm platforms; input and manage job entries, approved budgets, forecast updates, transaction approvals, and related project details while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and proceduresSupport preparation, processing, reconciliation, and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, change orders, vendor records, and project-related financial transactions; resolve vendor-related issues and ensure required documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintainedPartner with Architecture & Construction project managers, Lease Administration, Finance & Accounting, Tax, landlords, vendors, and other stakeholders to analyze project costs, investigate discrepancies, resolve financial issues, communicate potential cost overruns or forecast concerns, and support timely project closeoutPrepare recurring and ad hoc analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools related to construction projects, capital investments, and portfolio-level activity; identify opportunities to improve reporting effectiveness, automate manual processes, enhance data quality, and act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum three years of recent experience in construction project cost accounting, capital project finance, project accounting, or corporate real estate finance, preferably within a corporate real estate organization or with large-scale construction projectsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related fieldProficiency with Sage Timberline, SAP, project cost accounting systems, or similar financial/project management platforms; advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling; experience with Power BI, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools is preferredStrong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, construction accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and construction industry standards and practicesExcellent analytical, organizational, communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to identify trends, communicate financial insights, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with project managers, contractors, vendors, finance professionals, and other stakeholdersApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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