Project Accountant - Development / Real Estate

WE’RE HIRING | PROJECT ACCOUNTANT – DEVELOPMENT / REAL ESTATE Location: Downtown Miami, FL Salary: $85,000–$90,000 Base + Up to 10% Annual Bonus Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM POSITION OVERVIEW VIP Executive Search is partnering with an established and growing real estate development organization in Downtown Miami to recruit an experienced Project Accountant – Development / Real Estate. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in construction or real estate development who enjoys managing project finances, analyzing financial performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Project Accounting: Monitor project financial performance and review contractor payment applications, subcontractor invoices, and lien waivers. * Construction Loan Draws: Prepare and submit loan draw packages, coordinate with lenders, and manage funding and payments. * Financial Reporting: Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end closing. * Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile multiple bank accounts, monitor cash flow, and identify potential liquidity concerns. * Accounts Payable: Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and compliance documentation. * Job Cost Management: Track project budgets, expenditures, and contractual commitments while providing financial analysis. * Process Improvement: Support accounting efficiencies, reporting improvements, and collaboration across departments. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounting experience. * Construction accounting or real estate development experience strongly preferred. * Experience with loan draws, job costing, and reconciliations preferred. * Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Sage Intacct experience is a plus. * Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. BENEFITS Our client offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits. Health & Insurance * Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid employee coverage * Dependent Coverage: 50% employer-paid * Company-paid Life Insurance * Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) * Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Retirement & Paid Time Off * 401(k) Retirement Plan * 15 Days of Annual PTO (calendar year) Commuter Benefits * Employer-paid Downtown Miami parking * Monthly public transit allowance for employees commuting by public transportation instead of driving APPLY TODAY If you’re an experienced accounting professional looking to advance your career in real estate development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly through LinkedIn or email your résumé to . ⸻ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY VIP Executive Search and our client are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #NowHiring #ProjectAccountant #RealEstateDevelopment #ConstructionAccounting #AccountingJobs #MiamiJobs #FinanceCareers #VIPExecutiveSearch