Senior Project Accountant

About the Role An established real estate development organization is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for the financial management and accounting of multiple development and construction projects, partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders to support accurate reporting, cost control, and successful project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional with construction or real estate development experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the full-cycle accounting for multiple construction and development projects Maintain project budgets, job cost tracking, and cost allocations Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, project reports, and account reconciliations Perform budget-to-actual and variance analysis to support project performance and cost control Prepare construction draws and assist with project funding activities Review construction contracts, commitments, and change orders to ensure proper financial recording and compliance Partner with project managers to monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial performance Support month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation as needed Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Construction accounting, project accounting, or real estate development accounting experience required Strong understanding of job costing, project budgets, and construction financial reporting Experience with construction draws, contract accounting, and change order processing Familiarity with AIA billing formats (G702/G703) preferred Experience tracking and analyzing project costs, including general conditions and project overhead expenses Strong general ledger, month‑end close, and financial reporting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs CPA or CPA‑track preferred Compensation & Benefits Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is disclosed in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. 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. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the following: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr