Senior Project Accountant

CFS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

CFS in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate development projects from start to finish. You’ll track costs, analyze variances, review monthly financials, and partner with project managers on forecasting and cash flow in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications include 5+ years in real estate development or construction, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting in real estate development or construction.
• Strong job costing / project accounting knowledge.
• WIP / percentage-of-completion (POC) experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate development projects
• Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances
• Prepare and review monthly financials for active developments
• Maintain and monitor job cost reporting and project-level forecasting
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting
• Support draw requests, funding, and cash flow management
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners (developers, lenders, etc.)

Skills

Real estate accounting

Job costing / project accounting

WIP / POC

Multi-project management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Accountant | Real Estate Development

$90 - 95K + bonus

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

A well-established Houston-based real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their growing team. This role will support large-scale master-planned community and land development projects, working closely with project managers and leadership on financial oversight from acquisition through completion.

This is a high-visibility role with strong long-term growth potential within a stable, highly respected organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate development projects
• Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances
• Prepare and review monthly financials for active developments
• Maintain and monitor job cost reporting and project-level forecasting
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting
• Support draw requests, funding, and cash flow management
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners (developers, lenders, etc.)

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience within real estate development or construction
• Strong understanding of job costing / project accountingExperience with development accounting (land, horizontal, or vertical projects)
• Familiarity with WIP / percentage of completion (POC) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Advanced Excel skills

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile Houston developments
• Strong leadership and mentorship from experienced real estate professionals
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Clear path for advancement as the company continues to grow
• Competitive compensation + bonus + benefits

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