Real Estate Development Accountant

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta (Buckhead) seeks a Real Estate Development Accountant to own project accounting and company financials, reporting directly to the CEO to drive financial accuracy and insight across multiple developments.

Responsibilities include full-cycle project accounting, cost tracking, monthly financials, draw requests, and investor reporting. Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong communication are essential for partnering with teams and external accountants.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting.
• Strong proficiency with project accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting and cost tracking for multiple developments.
• 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.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors and external accountants.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to the CEO.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Financial analysis

Multitasking

Communication

Executive presence

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