Senior Project Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join a dynamic and well-established real estate investment and development firm in Burlington, Massachusetts. This position plays a pivotal role in managing construction and development accounting processes for a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in project-related transactions and reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate job cost records and oversee project setups within the company's accounting systems.

- Ensure proper cost coding across projects, properties, and categories, and reconcile job cost activities with supporting documentation.

- Review, process, and manage construction invoices, coordinating with project managers and vendors to resolve discrepancies.

- Monitor vendor contracts and change orders, reconciling them with invoice activity and tracking commitments.

- Collect and track lien waivers, ensuring documentation aligns with payment and funding requirements.

- Prepare lender draw packages and capital call requests, compiling relevant documentation for submission.

- Assist in month-end close processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and project budget tracking.

- Support financial reporting and audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, construction, and vendors, to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

- Utilize advanced Excel skills and project accounting systems to streamline reporting and analysis. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on construction or project cost accounting.

- Strong knowledge of cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

- Experience with lender draws and equity funding requests is highly preferred.

- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and structured templates.

- Familiarity with project accounting systems such as Yardi, Sage, or similar platforms.

- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including construction and development professionals.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring compliance and accuracy in project accounting.

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