Project Accountant — Real Estate Development

The Georgetown Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgetown Company is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our real estate development team. This role focuses on managing job costs, contracts, billing, subcontractor requisitions, lender draw packages, and project financial reporting as projects move through development.

The ideal candidate has construction/real estate development experience, strong Excel and real page/Yardi skills, and a detail-oriented approach to multi-project accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive property management finance and accounting experience.
• Experience reviewing contracts, subcontracts, and vendor records.
• Proficiency with Excel; Real Page accounting software favorable.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting activities from setup through closeout and track costs and billings.
• Review and maintain development contracts, subcontracts, and related documentation.
• Prepare subcontractor requisitions and loan draw packages for lenders.
• Process payables including invoices, PO, lien waivers and compliance docs.
• Assist project managers with cost forecasts, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Support month-end close and project-level financial statements.
• Escalate issues and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cash forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Real Page

Yardi

Job description

The Georgetown Company is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our real estate development team. This role focuses on managing job costs, contracts, billing, subcontractor requisitions, lender draw packages, and project financial reporting as projects move through development.

The ideal candidate has construction/real estate development experience, strong Excel and real page/Yardi skills, and a detail-oriented approach to multi-project accounting.