Project Accountant

Salary/Rate:US$80,000 - US$95,000 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Permanent
Town/City:Manhattan
County:New York
Sector:Finance & Accounting
Job ref:JN -032026-85024_1773241928
Post Date:03. 11. 2026
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About the Role

 

Key Responsibilities

* Lead month-end and year-end close processes for development projects, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

* Track and report on project costs, including construction expenditures, land acquisition costs, and development-related spending.

* Support lender reporting and requisition packages, coordinating with project managers and external stakeholders to meet draw deadlines.

* Monitor project-level cash flows and flag potential funding gaps or timing issues.

* Review and code vendor invoices, coordinate with outsourced accounts payable, and resolve discrepancies.

* Assist with audit preparation, external auditor requests, and year-end workpapers.

* Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi-entity portfolio.

* Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting workflows and accounting procedures.

* Handle various administrative and recordkeeping tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting

* Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development

* Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement

* Familiarity with AIA billing processes and construction draw cycles

* Experience with Yardi Voyager or a comparable real estate accounting platform

* Familiarity with Sage Intacct

* Experience working within a multi-entity fund structure

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