Our client is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to oversee the financial management of development and construction projects. This role is responsible for project accounting, construction financing administration, budgeting, contract oversight, and financial reporting, while partnering with operational and finance teams to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

·      Monitor development and construction costs, ensuring accurate coding, reporting, and reconciliation of project financial data.

·      Maintain work-in-progress schedules and review contractor and consultant invoices against approved budgets, contracts, and commitments.

·      Prepare construction financing draw packages, supporting documentation, and lender reporting requirements.

·      Act as a key contact for lenders and external financing stakeholders, supporting funding activities and compliance obligations.

·      Maintain records of project contracts, amendments, and change orders, and monitor committed costs, retainage, and contract balances.

·      Prepare project cost reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and forecast updates in partnership with project stakeholders.

·      Assist with acquisition and disposition accounting, audit requests, financial reporting, and internal control processes related to development activities.

·      Support additional finance and project accounting initiatives as required.

·      Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

·      5+ years of accounting experience within real estate, construction, development, or project-based environments.

·      Exposure to construction financing and lender draw processes.

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