Senior Project Accountant - Real Estate Dev (Hybrid)

Hacienda CDC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Equipment provided (cell phone &\u00a0

Job summary

Hacienda CDC is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Portland’s hybrid environment after a 90-day introductory period. The role focuses on construction/real estate development accounting, cost tracking, and lender draws, with a strong emphasis on LIHTC standards and accurate budgeting.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 7+ years in construction/real estate development, and 3+ years in job cost accounting with lender draws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, or equivalent hands-on accounting experience.
• 7+ years in construction or real estate development required.
• 3+ years of job cost accounting and lender draw experience required.
• Experience with fund accounting software (MIP or similar) required.
• Highly advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Understanding of LIHTC accounting standards and construction/real estate accounting principles.
• Ability to interpret loan agreements and lender draw requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project management to monitor budgets and track costs.
• Prepare lender draw packages and ensure loan compliance.
• Record and reconcile construction costs, accruals, and retainage.
• Manage end-to-end construction draw process with lenders and internal teams.
• Provide variance analysis against budget and maintain job cost reports.
• Support Senior Accountants and Accounts Payable staff as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

LIHTC accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Hands-on experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MIP or similar fund accounting software

Excel proficiency

Job description

Hacienda CDC is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Portland’s hybrid environment after a 90-day introductory period. The role focuses on construction/real estate development accounting, cost tracking, and lender draws, with a strong emphasis on LIHTC standards and accurate budgeting.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 7+ years in construction/real estate development, and 3+ years in job cost accounting with lender draws.