Project Accountant

Red Tail Acquisitions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick time

Holidays

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Red Tail Acquisitions is seeking a Project Accountant for its corporate office in Irvine, CA. This in-person role supports project accounting processes, collaborates withAsset Management and Facility Management, and handles capital invoices, draws, and lender reporting You will manage job costing, budgeting, and monthly close-outs while ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies.

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 2–5 years of experience are preferred, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with job costing and budget management; Yardi Job Cost/Construction Manager experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with accounting management systems; Yardi Voyager experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist evaluation of improvements to project accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Asset Management and Facility Management teams on project accounting matters.
• Review capital invoices for accuracy, coding, budget, and lien waivers.
• Monthly close-out of reserve/capital draws; reconcile to renovation budget.
• Create draw packages for lender submission with AIA documents and invoices.
• Review leasing commissions and tenant improvement invoices for accuracy.
• Post debt service payments to GL; reconcile loan statements.
• Schedule and post property tax payments.
• Process and track lender reporting packets per covenants.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Yardi Job Cost/Construction Manager

Excel

Accounting management systems

Job description

Job Posting TitleProject Accountant

Company: Red Tail Acquisitions

Location: In-person, Corporate Office Irvine, California

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Supervisor: Assistant Controller

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package with company paid employee health insurance, vacation and sick time, company paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts!

Job Description

• Assist evaluation of appropriate improvements to project accounting processes, ensuring relevance and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management and Facility Management teams to address questions and provide support related to project accounting matters.
• Review capital invoices for accuracy, appropriate job coding, budget availability, and lien waivers.
• Monthly close-out of reserve/capital draws; reconcile activity to the renovation budget.
• Create comprehensive draw packages for lender submission, including AIA documents, site supervision invoices, and expense reimbursements.
• Review processing of leasing commissions and tenant improvement invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with terms of lease.
• Post debt service payments to general ledger; reconcile monthly loan statements.
• Property tax payment scheduling, processing and posting of payments.
• Process and track submissions of lender reporting packets per loan covenants.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Experience/Education Requirements

• 2-5 years of accounting experience. Construction background welcome but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting management systems; Yardi Voyager experience is preferred.
• Experience with job costing and budget management; Yardi Job Cost/Construction Manager experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Red Tail Acquisitions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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