Senior Accountant - Construction & Development Accounting

Beacon Hill; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant in Irvine, CA to support construction and development accounting across multiple projects. This newly created role offers direct exposure to project operations and collaboration with leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounting, oversee job costing and billing processes, and ensure compliance with financing agreements and contracts. Strong communication skills and a CPA or CPA-track are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in construction or project-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting and construction financial management.
• Experience with AIA G702/G703 billing formats and construction contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple construction and development projects.
• Oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, project reports and reconciliations.
• Prepare construction draws and monitor funding sources with contract compliance.
• Enter and maintain contracts, change orders and project financial data in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with project managers to review monthly billings and costs.
• Perform month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Support audits and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Job costing

Construction accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

Yardi

Job description

A well-established, national real estate development and investment organization with a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties is adding to its West Coast Team. The company offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and support continued growth and innovation.

• Job Title: Senior Accountant
• Comp: $100,000 - $115,000 + 10%
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Ownership: Privately Owned
• Reports to: Controller
• Culture: Relaxed but professional
• Systems: YARDI

Why This Role?

**Newly created position due to company growth.**

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting construction and development accounting activities across multiple projects and legal entities. This position offers excellent visibility to project operations and opportunities to collaborate directly with project managers, leadership, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple construction and development projects.
• Oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee AIA G702/G703 billing formats and construction contract compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, project reports, and reconciliations.
• Prepare construction draws, monitor project funding sources, and ensure compliance with financing agreements and contracts.
• Enter and maintain contracts, change orders, and project-related financial data within the accounting system.
• Partner with project managers to review monthly billings and ensure all project costs are accurately captured and allocated.
• Monitor project spending and collaborate with stakeholders to support financial accuracy and cost control initiatives.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audits related to construction projects.Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years within construction, development, or project-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, and construction financial management.
• Experience with AIA G702/G703 billing formats and construction contract compliance.
• Knowledge of tracking and analyzing General Conditions and General Requirements costs.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems, preferably Yardi.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable organization.
• Exposure to high-profile real estate development and construction projects.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong growth trajectory.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

This role is ideal for a construction accounting professional seeking a highly visible position with a growing real estate development organization.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.