Project Accountant

Synergy Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Bonus

Job summary

A real estate development firm is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple development projects. This role involves maintaining project-level ledgers, preparing financial statements, and tracking funds. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, two-plus years in project accounting, and proficiency in real estate accounting systems like Yardi. The firm offers a salary range of $95,000-$105,000 plus a bonus and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in project accounting, construction, or real estate development.
• Strong experience maintaining project-level general ledgers and job cost tracking.
• Experience with preparing financial statements and coordinating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-level general ledgers and job cost tracking.
• Record and monitor all project-related financial activity.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for projects.
• Track incoming funds and allocate them appropriately within project accounts.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial management

Understanding of project lifecycles

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

My client in real estate is hiring a Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple active development projects. The company is growing and this role offers a chance to do a variety of work. They are targeting a salary range of $95,000-$105,000 plus a bonus and they offer unlimited PTO.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project-level general ledgers, job cost tracking, and work-in-progress schedules across multiple developments. Must have strong experience doing this work.
• Record and monitor all project-related financial activity.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for individual projects.
• Prepare monthly capital partner draw packages and distribution calculations.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather required documentation such as invoices, lien waivers, and progress reports.
• Track incoming funds and allocate them appropriately within project accounts.
• Support the monthly close process through journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in project accounting, construction, or real estate development environments.
• Understanding of development project lifecycles, job costing, construction draws, and partnership structures.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems (e.g., Yardi or similar) and strong Excel skills.