Commercial Real Estate Development Accountant

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Development Accountant to own project accounting and company financials. This role reports directly to the CEO and supports multiple real estate developments with financial leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in real estate development or construction accounting, strong QuickBooks skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and project accounting workflows.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting and cost tracking.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, draw requests, and investor reporting.
• Oversee budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting.
• Maintain compliance with financial institutions and partners.
• Utilize QuickBooks to manage general ledger and company financials.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external accountants.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to the CEO.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost tracking

Variance analysis

Executive presence

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Development Accountant

Position Overview:
We’re hiring a Real Estate Development Accountant to take ownership of project accounting and company financials. This highly visible role reports directly to the CEO and plays a critical part in driving financial accuracy and insight across multiple real estate developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle project accounting, including cost tracking and job costing

• Prepare monthly financials, draw requests, and investor reporting

• Oversee budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting

• Maintain compliance with financial institutions and partners

• Utilize QuickBooks to manage general ledger and company financials

• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and external accountants

• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to the CEO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and project accounting workflows

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence