Senior Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join a real estate development organization in Jupiter, Florida. This position supports the financial management of active projects through accurate reporting, cost oversight, and budget analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong construction or project accounting experience and enjoys working in a collaborative, office-based environment where team members support one another.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee project-level accounting activities for development and construction initiatives, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements, supporting schedules, and related reports for internal review and decision-making.
• Manage progress billing processes, including documentation, tracking, and coordination of billing packages tied to project milestones.
• Monitor job costs, analyze budget performance, and provide regular forecasting to help project teams stay aligned with financial targets.
• Maintain work-in-progress reporting and evaluate project financial status to identify variances, risks, and trends.
• Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to review contract values, committed costs, cash flow expectations, and overall project performance.
• Support the administration of construction accounting documentation and ensure records are organized in accordance with project and compliance requirements.
• Utilize accounting and project management systems, including Excel and other relevant platforms, to improve reporting accuracy and operational visibility.• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with strong preference for project or construction accounting background.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements, billing documentation, and supporting accounting schedules.
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, and financial forecasting in a project-based environment.
• Working knowledge of work-in-progress reporting and construction cost management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Familiarity with progress billing processes and related industry documentation.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Procore is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an in-office setting.