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. 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 projects
- Track construction spending and project costs to ensure expenses are properly recorded, classified and supported
- Maintain accurate financial records for multiple development entities and prepare related journal entries and account reconciliations
- Manage project invoices and coordinate payments throughout the development and construction process
- Work with the development team to track available cash, upcoming funding needs and project expenditures
- Assist with lender draw packages and coordinate the movement of funds for construction-related expenses
- Handle month-end and year-end accounting activities for assigned projects and entities
- Provide schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for annual audits and project cost certifications
- Serve as an accounting resource to development teams and work regularly with lenders, contractors, property managers and external auditors
- Provide review and support to Project Accountants and help resolve project accounting issues
- Help improve accounting processes, documentation and internal controls as the organization continues to grow
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Construction accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting
- Understanding of the real estate development and construction process
- Solid general ledger and account reconciliation experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with MRI or Yardi preferred but not required
If 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: paul.gould@nextlevelresources.netNext 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.
