Staff Accountant - Project Accounting

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Brambleton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite only

No visa sponsorship

No relocation assistance

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, job costing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities for a real estate, construction, or project-based accounting environment. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with auditors and internal teams to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or project-based environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Generate financial reports and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Maintain and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and job costing data.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Job costing

Analytical skills

Project accounting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

JD Edwards

Job description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, job costing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in real estate, property management, construction, development, or project-based accounting environments. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting project cost tracking, and assisting with financial analysis and reporting.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze project costs, budgets, and variances.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Generate financial reports and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Maintain and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and job costing data.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience tracking project costs, budgets, and financial variances.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Property accounting experience.
• Experience with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Construction or development accounting experience.
• Experience working in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Commercial or residential real estate accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi, JD Edwards, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting processes.