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Senior Project Accountant

CFS, Houston, TX, United States

Duration: Full Time


Senior Project Accountant | Real Estate Development
$90 - 95K + bonus


📍 Houston, TX (Hybrid)


A well-established Houston-based real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their growing team. This role will support large-scale master-planned community and land development projects, working closely with project managers and leadership on financial oversight from acquisition through completion.


This is a high-visibility role with strong long-term growth potential within a stable, highly respected organization.




What You’ll Do



  • Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate development projects

  • Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances

  • Prepare and review monthly financials for active developments

  • Maintain and monitor job cost reporting and project-level forecasting

  • Partner with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting

  • Support draw requests, funding, and cash flow management

  • Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations

  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners (developers, lenders, etc.)




What We’re Looking For



  • 5+ years of accounting experience within real estate development or construction

  • Strong understanding of job costing / project accounting

  • Experience with development accounting (land, horizontal, or vertical projects)

  • Familiarity with WIP / percentage of completion (POC) preferred

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

  • Advanced Excel skills




Why This Opportunity?



  • Work on high-profile Houston developments

  • Strong leadership and mentorship from experienced real estate professionals

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture

  • Clear path for advancement as the company continues to grow

  • Competitive compensation + bonus + benefits


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