Senior Accountant - Construction

Description

A growing real estate and construction organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of development and construction projects. This position serves as a key partner to operations, project management, finance, and ownership, supporting both property-level and entity-level accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for real estate and construction projects.

• Maintain general ledgers, intercompany activity, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.

• Track project costs, job cost ledgers, WIP schedules, budget-to-actual reporting, and cost-to-complete projections.

• Prepare owner draw packages and monitor funding with lenders, title companies, and other stakeholders.

• Review subcontractor pay applications, change orders, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.

• Perform bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, payroll administration, accounts receivable activities, and year-end 1099 reporting.

• Prepare financial reports for ownership and investors, including capital activity, debt service, and covenant tracking.

• Support annual financial statement preparation, tax workpapers, project billing, and invoice review.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled tools

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of accounting experience within construction, real estate, development, or a related industry.

• Experience with job cost accounting, WIP/percentage-of-completion reporting, and draw administration.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ideal Background

• Experience supporting construction projects from a financial and accounting perspective.

• Familiarity with lender reporting, draw packages, lien waivers, and subcontractor billing.

• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to improve accounting processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Generous paid time off and holidays

For immediate consideration, please reach out to Leigh Goings on LinkedIn!!

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