Staff Accountant - Project Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, job costing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in real estate, property management, construction, development, or project-based accounting environments. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting project cost tracking, and assisting with financial analysis and reporting.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generate financial reports and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Maintain and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and job costing data.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience tracking project costs, budgets, and financial variances.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Property accounting experience.
• Experience with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Construction or development accounting experience.
• Experience working in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Commercial or residential real estate accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi, JD Edwards, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting processes.