Senior Project Accountant — Real Estate Development

Recess Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEFT LANE Development is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to manage the full financial life cycle of active development projects. You will work closely with the VP/Controller on construction through stabilization across a multi‑entity portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience in real‑estate development, strong GAAP knowledge, and a passion for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real‑estate development.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real‑estate accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes for development projects, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Track and report on project costs, including construction and land acquisition costs.
• Support lender reporting and requisition packages, coordinating with project managers and external stakeholders to meet draw deadlines.
• Monitor project cash flows and flag funding gaps or timing issues.
• Review and code vendor invoices, coordinate with outsourced accounts payable, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with audit preparation, external auditor requests, and year‑end workpapers.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi‑entity portfolio.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting workflows and accounting procedures.
• Handle various administrative and record‑keeping tasks.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Real‑estate accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LEFT LANE Development is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to manage the full financial life cycle of active development projects. You will work closely with the VP/Controller on construction through stabilization across a multi‑entity portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience in real‑estate development, strong GAAP knowledge, and a passion for process improvement.