Lead Real Estate Development Accountant

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Development Accountant to own project accounting and company financials. The role reports to the CEO and drives accuracy and insight across multiple developments.

The position requires 5+ years in real estate development or construction accounting, strong QuickBooks skills, and excellent communication. This on-site role supports collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

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.

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.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost tracking

Job costing

Written/verbal communication

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Staff Financial Group is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Development Accountant to own project accounting and company financials. The role reports to the CEO and drives accuracy and insight across multiple developments.

The position requires 5+ years in real estate development or construction accounting, strong QuickBooks skills, and excellent communication. This on-site role supports collaboration with internal teams and external partners.