Senior Project Accountant — Remote/Hybrid Real Estate Dev

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial management for multiple commercial real estate development projects. You will oversee project accounting, billing, draws, and reporting, collaborating with developers, construction teams, and senior leadership.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project accounting within real estate development and strong ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in commercial real estate development, construction, or project accounting.
• Experience with development accounting, job cost accounting, construction draws, and project financial reporting.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly project financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly project financial statements and schedules.
• Manage project billing, lender draw requests, capital expenditures, retainage, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with external audits, lender reporting, and investor reporting requirements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting policies.

Skills

Sage 100/300

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Project accounting

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Timberline/Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support financial management for multiple commercial real estate development projects. You will oversee project accounting, billing, draws, and reporting, collaborating with developers, construction teams, and senior leadership.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project accounting within real estate development and strong ERP skills.