Senior Construction Accountant

A well-established and growing real estate organization is seeking a Senior Construction Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting and job costing to work closely with a friendly and collaborative real estate development team. The position offers exposure to complex development projects and construction financing.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.This is a hybrid position – 2 days a week in-office.Responsibilities:Take ownership of the accounting for a portfolio of active real estate development projectsTrack construction spending and project costs to ensure expenses are properly recorded, classified and supportedMaintain accurate financial records for multiple development entities and prepare related journal entries and account reconciliationsManage project invoices and coordinate payments throughout the development and construction processWork with the development team to track available cash, upcoming funding needs and project expendituresAssist with lender draw packages and coordinate the movement of funds for construction-related expensesHandle month-end and year-end accounting activities for assigned projects and entitiesProvide schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for annual audits and project cost certificationsServe as an accounting resource to development teams and work regularly with lenders, contractors, property managers and external auditorsProvide review and support to Project Accountants and help resolve project accounting issuesHelp improve accounting processes, documentation and internal controls as the organization continues to growRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field5+ years of progressive accounting experienceConstruction accounting experience requiredStrong knowledge of job costing and project-based accountingUnderstanding xhyhwjd of the real estate development and construction processSolid general ledger and account reconciliation experienceExcellent communication and organizational skillsExperience with MRI or Yardi preferred but not requiredIf this position is of interest please apply, alternatively if you would like to discuss your job search and other Accounting & Finance opportunities please email your resume to Paul Gould, Managing Partner: Next Level Resources, Inc. is a professional staffing firm dedicated to finding exceptional Accounting and Finance talent on a permanent and consultant/interim basis for clients throughout San Diego County.