Senior Project Accountant

Brewer Morris; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a Project Accountant II in New York to oversee project accounting and financial reporting for multiple construction and real estate development projects. You will track costs, forecast accurately, manage cash flow, and reconcile accounts to ensure precise results.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams and leadership to improve reporting visibility and drive process improvements, with a focus on advanced Excel and industry tools like Sage Intacct and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, GL accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting and financial reporting across multiple construction and development projects.
• Track project costs against budgets, analyze variances, and help ensure accurate forecasting.
• Prepare project cash flow, expense projections, and other financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and research discrepancies impacting financial results.
• Support billing, subcontractor accounting, and project closeout activities.
• Partner with project teams and accounting leadership to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility.
• Assist with process improvements and provide support to junior accounting team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Procore

Job description

I'm recruiting for a Project Accountant II with an established real estate development and construction organization. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong project accounting background who enjoys managing the financial side of complex construction and development projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage project accounting and financial reporting across multiple construction and development projects.

Track project costs against budgets, analyze variances, and help ensure accurate forecasting.

Prepare project cash flow, expense projections, and other financial reporting for internal stakeholders.

Reconcile project-related accounts and research discrepancies impacting financial results.

Support billing, subcontractor accounting, and project closeout activities.

Partner with project teams and accounting leadership to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility.

Assist with process improvements and provide support to junior accounting team members.

What We're Looking For

4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally within construction, real estate development, or project accounting.

Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with detailed project financial data.

Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Procore is a plus.

Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.