Senior Project Accountant

Addison Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in San Diego, hybrid schedule (in office Wednesdays and quarterly meetings). You will manage job costs, A/P, GL activity, reconciliations, cash management, and construction draws across multiple development projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, construction industry experience, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of Yardi or MIP/Abila is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Excel with SUMIF and VLOOKUP; Pivot Tables a plus.
• Experience with Yardi and/or MIP/Abila preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job cost accounting and accounts payable for multiple projects.
• Maintain project general ledgers, including journal entries.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and project balances.
• Prepare and review trial balance reconciliations.
• Monitor project cash balances and assist cash management.
• Prepare and support construction draws and funding requests.
• Coordinate with auditors and assist year-end close.
• Support project reporting and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with lenders, contractors, and internal teams on queries.
• Review work and guide other accounting staff; improve controls.
• Document accounting policies and procedures; use Excel for reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (SUMIF, VLOOKUP)

Pivot Tables

Yardi

MIP/Abila

Job description

Position Title

Senior Project Accountant

Location

San Diego, CA – Hybrid (in office Wednesdays and quarterly meetings)

Assignment Type

Permanent Hire

Compensation

$105,000 – $110,300 / year + 10% bonus

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support accounting and financial activities related to multiple development projects. This position will focus heavily on construction and project accounting, including job costs, accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, cash management, and construction draws.

The Senior Project Accountant will work closely with internal teams as well as external partners, including auditors, lenders, contractors, and property management teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently to research issues, identify solutions, and follow projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job cost accounting and accounts payable activities for multiple development projects.
• Maintain general ledgers for project-related entities, including journal entries and capitalization of costs.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and project-level balances.
• Prepare and review trial balance reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze project cash balances and support cash management activities.
• Prepare and support construction draws, funding requests, and project disbursements.
• Coordinate with auditors and assist with year-end close and audit-related requests.
• Support project reporting and compliance requirements.
• Work with lenders, contractors, auditors, and internal teams to resolve accounting and project-related questions.
• Review project accounting work and provide guidance to other accounting team members.
• Help document and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Utilize Excel for reconciliations, reporting, loan draw schedules, and other project accounting needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of the construction lifecycle and project accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Proficiency with Excel, including formulas such as SUMIF and VLOOKUP; Pivot Table experience is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Yardi and/or MIP/Abila is preferred.
• Experience in real estate or affordable housing is a plus.

Additional Information

This is a great opportunity for an experienced project accountant who enjoys a collaborative environment and wants the opportunity to take ownership of projects while continuing to grow professionally.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.