Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant
Columbus, OH

Salary: $75k-95k

Our client is hiring a Senior Project Accountant to support the financial oversight of real estate development and construction initiatives. This individual will own project-level accounting activities from early planning stages through completion and stabilization, ensuring financial integrity, accurate reporting, and alignment with budgets and financing requirements.

This role is well-suited for an accounting professional with a background in construction or real estate development who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of active development and construction projects


• Track project spending by maintaining detailed job cost records, commitments, and budget-to-actual reporting


• Produce monthly financial packages for individual projects, including variance explanations


• Prepare and submit construction loan draw documentation and monitor funding and capital contributions


• Work directly with project and construction teams to review invoices, pay applications, and cost coding


• Review subcontractor documentation including lien waivers and compliance items through internal systems


• Monitor change orders, contingency usage, and future cost exposure


• Complete month-end close activities for assigned projects, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries


• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and internal accounting standards


• Assist with forecasting, budget revisions, and ad hoc financial analysis


• Participate in process improvement initiatives and accounting system enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field


• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, or project-based accounting environments (multifamily or commercial real estate a plus)


• Strong working knowledge of construction job cost accounting and construction loan draw processes


• Experience using real estate or construction accounting platforms such as Entrata, Yardi, MRI, or similar systems


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively