Construction Accountant for Real Estate Development

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Overton Moore Properties in Torrance, CA seeks a Construction Accountant to join our accounting team. You will work closely with development, construction, and finance on a broad project pipeline, reporting to the Controller in our Torrance office.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years in construction or real estate development accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge. Expect exposure to draws, budgets, audits, and lender reporting as part of a fast-paced, team-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Two or more years of construction or real estate development accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with construction draw processes and joint venture or lender reporting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly construction draw requests and reporting packages for submittal to joint venture partners and construction lenders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track project budgets against actual costs and flag variances for the development and accounting teams.
• Process and code contractor and vendor invoices for development projects, ensuring proper cost coding by budget line item.
• Reconcile job cost ledgers and maintain accurate project-level accounting records throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Assist with the preparation of loan compliance reporting and respond to lender and joint venture partner inquiries.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for development entities, including accruals and capitalization of project costs.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process for active and upcoming development projects.
• Work with outside accountants and auditors on annual audits and tax return preparation as needed.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready project files and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Job costing

GAAP accounting

Construction draws

Yardi/MRI/Sage

Analytical skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Sage

Job description

Overton Moore Properties in Torrance, CA seeks a Construction Accountant to join our accounting team. You will work closely with development, construction, and finance on a broad project pipeline, reporting to the Controller in our Torrance office.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years in construction or real estate development accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge. Expect exposure to draws, budgets, audits, and lender reporting as part of a fast-paced, team-driven