Senior Project Accountant

The Encompass Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship from CPAs

Strong employee retention

Collaborative, down-to-earth culture

Opportunity to support high-profilere

Real estate development projects

Job summary

The Encompass Group, partnering with a well-established real estate development company, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join the corporate accounting team in Houston.

The role focuses on project accounting, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with project managers, engineers, and executive leadership, supporting large-scale developments from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably in Audit
• Experience in real estate development or a similar project-driven industry
• Horizontal land development or project accounting experience preferred
• Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and quarterly GAAP reporting
• Support external audits and loan draw processes
• Maintain project schedules, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review project-related AP, lot sales, and commercial transactions
• Partner with project teams and leadership to support ongoing developments

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project accounting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE (Timberline)

Job description

The Encompass Group is partnering with a well-established real estate development company to hire a Senior Project Accountant to join their growing corporate accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with experience in real estate development or a similar project-driven industry who enjoys project accounting, financial reporting, and collaborating across multiple business units. Candidates with a foundation in public accounting, particularly audit, will be especially well-positioned for success.

You'll work alongside experienced accounting leaders, including multiple CPAs with decades of industry expertise, while supporting large-scale real estate development projects from inception through completion.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week after the initial training period
• Mentorship from experienced accounting leaders, including multiple CPAs
• Stable company with exceptional employee retention and long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative, down-to-earth culture that values teamwork, transparency, and professional development
• Opportunity to support high-profile real estate development projects from the corporate office

Position Overview

As the Senior Project Accountant, you'll support the financial accounting and reporting for multiple real estate development entities while partnering closely with project managers, engineers, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare financial statements and quarterly GAAP reporting
• Support external audits and loan draw processes
• Maintain project schedules, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review project-related AP, lot sales, and commercial transactions
• Partner with project teams and leadership to support ongoing developments

Qualifications & Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably in Audit
• Experience in real estate development or a similar project-driven industry
• Horizontal land development or project accounting experience preferred
• Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you're looking for a company where people build lasting careers, your contributions are recognized, and your professional growth is valued, look no further. Apply today!