Real Estate Dev Accountant – Right Hand of CEO

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Financial Group is seeking a Real Estate Development Accountant in Atlanta Buckhead to own project accounting and company financials. You will report directly to the CEO and influence financial decisions across multiple developments.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of real estate development or construction accounting, with strong QuickBooks and multitasking capabilities. Excellent communication and executive presence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ 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

Executive presence

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Real Estate Development Accountant – Atlanta - Buckhead

Position Overview:

We’re hiring a Real Estate Development Accountant to take ownership of project accounting and company financials. This highly visible role reports directly to the CEO and plays a critical part in driving financial accuracy and insight across multiple real estate developments.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ 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