Senior Accountant

Kingsbarn is a dynamic real estate investment and development firm committed to creating value through strategic acquisitions, ground-up development, and innovative real estate solutions. Our experienced team excels at managing complex construction and development projects while ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Kingsbarn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant in our Real Estate Development & Construction department. This role is responsible for full‑cycle accounting and financial reporting for our real estate development and construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in construction cost accounting, development project reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with our Development, Asset Management, Property Management, and Capital Markets teams to ensure accurate capture of project budgets, commitments, and expenditures. This position plays a critical role in ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and lender/investor requirements.

• Manage full-cycle accounting for development entities and construction projects.
• Maintain general ledgers and prepare/post journal entries, including:
• Construction in progress (CIP)
• Capitalized interest and loan costs
• Developer fees, leasing commissions, and soft costs
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial packages, including:
• Bank reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and translate real estate closing statements into accurate journal entries.

• Oversee construction project cost accounting and maintain CIP schedules.
• Process and manage construction loan draw requests; coordinate with lenders, project managers, and investors.
• Support analysis of project budgets, contracts, commitments, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Review AIA G702/G703 documents; understand retainage, change orders, and contingency usage.
• Receive, review, code, and process invoices for relevant entities.
• Initiate payments and process Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Work with internal teams and external partners regarding project funding, vendor payments, and report requests.

• Complete month-end close activities for development entities.
• Reconcile book and bank balances weekly; maintain accurate cash tracking.
• Prepare mortgage payments and related journal entries.
• Produce monthly financial packages including bank reconciliations, CIP schedules, loan draw summaries, and supporting documentation.

• Monitor bank account balances daily to avoid overdrafts.
• Review and approve checks and EFTs via Positive Pay.
• Run construction project reports and update budget data as needed.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders regarding AP, funding, and project progress.
• Attend weekly accounting meetings and provide AP reporting to corporate.
• Prepare monthly construction loan draw requests.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Strong financial analysis skills, communication (both written and verbal), and organizational & stress management skills
• Proficiency in Excel & Outlook
• Experience in the use of Net Suite required
• Experience in the use of Yardi operating systems (desired but not required)
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal direction while handling complex tasks.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment committed to growth and excellence.

Kingsbarn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.