Project Accountant

Overview

Manage accounting, reporting, and cash flow for real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• month-end
• financial analysis
• cost monitoring
• cash flow
• invoice processing
• audit support

Tasks

-Lead and execute month-end and year-end closing processes for real estate development projects, including reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and producing financial reports. -Conduct in-depth financial analysis of real estate development projects, assessing investment returns, profitability, and risk factors. Provide insights to support decision-making. -Handle various administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, document management, and other duties as assigned. -Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies. -Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations. -Work closely with vendors, reviewing and coding invoices to ensure accuracy, and process payments in a timely manner. -Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews, ensuring accurate and timely provision of financial data and documentation. -Monitor and manage project costs, including construction expenses, land acquisition costs, and development-related expenditures. -Consolidate internal and external financial ledgers, reconciling intercompany accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the entire organization. -Maintain and monitor project cash flows to ensure adequate funding for development activities and identify potential cash flow challenges.

Requirements

• cpa
• yardi
• public accounting
• 3 years
• excel
• gaap

What You Bring

A critical project accountant position has become available with a vertically integrated real estate development and management company. As the Project Accountant, you will play a crucial role in financial operations, ensuring the accurate and efficient management of economic data related to real estate development projects. The ideal Project Accountant has experience in public accounting and real estate development. -CPA or MBA Preferred -Proficiency in Yardi -Previous experience in public accounting -Previous experience in public accounting is ideal. -Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development. -Proficiency in MS Excel -Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Strong knowledge of GAAP and industry-specific accounting principles. -Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. -Bachelor's degree in Accounting -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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About Cobalt Recruitment

-Founded with a mission to connect exceptional talent with leading employers in the built environment. -Renowned for tailored recruitment services across construction, property, and energy. -A trusted partner for both candidates and clients with deep industry expertise. -Specializes in sectors such as construction, energy, engineering, and infrastructure, bringing high-caliber professionals to the table. -A consistent player in the recruitment space, helping shape successful projects across residential, commercial, and industrial domains. -Track record spans the successful delivery of projects from large-scale developments to niche, technical roles. -Knows their sector-specific needs and consistently matches candidates with the right opportunities.

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