Senior Project Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant for a well-established real estate investment firm in Florida. The role offers ownership of accounting and financial reporting across several real estate development projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with project-based environments. Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel is required, with opportunities for growth and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting experience.
• Real estate, construction, or project accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities for assigned projects and entities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Assist with cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Review invoices, expenses, and supporting documentation.
• Support financial reporting and year-end audit processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 base + discretionary bonus

A well-established real estate investment firm is seeking an Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of accounting and financial reporting activities while supporting a variety of real estate investment and development projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a real estate, construction, or project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities for assigned projects and entities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance
• Assist with cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Review invoices, expenses, and supporting documentation
• Support financial reporting and year-end audit processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong general ledger and financial reporting experience
• Real estate, construction, or project accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Why This Opportunity?

• Established organization with long-term growth potential
• Exposure to real estate investment and development activities
• Opportunity to take ownership of accounting responsibilities
• Collaborative team with visibility to senior leadership