Project Accountant

LHH; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Accountant to support budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting for development and construction projects.

You'll partner with project managers and executives to ensure accurate job costing, timely draws, and GAAP-compliant accounting across multiple initiatives. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-profile projects and growth within a growing real estate organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate/ construction.
• Experience with job costing and project accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-level accounting records for active development and construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Process construction draws, vendor invoices, and payment applications.
• Prepare monthly project financial statements and variance analyses.
• Reconcile project bank accounts, loan activity, and escrow accounts.
• Assist with forecasting cash flow needs and funding.
• Coordinate with lenders, contractors, developers, and auditors.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to development accounting.

Skills

Job costing

Project accounting

Excel

Budget monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Sage Intacct

JD Edwards

Timberline

Viewpoint

Job description

Project Accountant

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Our client, a growing real estate development and investment organization, is seeking a Project Accountant to support the accounting and financial management of multiple development and construction projects. This role will partner closely with project managers, development teams, and executive leadership to oversee project financials from acquisition through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants direct visibility into high-profile development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project-level accounting records for active development and construction projects
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and process construction draws, vendor invoices, and payment applications
• Prepare monthly project financial statements and variance analyses
• Track construction costs and ensure accurate job cost allocations
• Reconcile project bank accounts, loan activity, and escrow accounts
• Assist with forecasting cash flow needs and project funding requirements
• Coordinate with lenders, contractors, developers, and external auditors
• Support project capitalization and fixed asset accounting upon project completion
• Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, and financial compliance requirements
• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and company policies
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to development accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within:
• Real Estate Development
• Construction Accounting
• Commercial Real Estate
• Property Accounting
• Strong understanding of job costing and project accounting principles
• Experience tracking development budgets and construction expenditures
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yardi, MRI, Sage Intacct, JD Edwards, Timberline, Viewpoint, or other construction/real estate accounting software
• Knowledge of development financing, construction loans, and draw processes
• Experience supporting mixed-use, multifamily, industrial, office, or commercial development projects

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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