Our client, a property management / real estate company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Construction Project Accountant. The candidate will be responsible for all job cost accounting for this clients construction projects, including project start-up and close-out, contract administration, subcontractor/vendor relations, project budgeting/reporting, and construction loan draws. Candidates will need to have experience with commercial, multi-family, or residential construction with a real estate developer or construction company.

Responsibilities

· Administration of all construction invoicing including collection, obtaining approvals, payment, and entering into accounting system (Yardi)

· Process and track monthly pay applications from general contractors

· Oversight of all financial matters for general contractor, subcontractor, and consultant contracts

· Manage internal contract tracking report to ensure the accuracy of invoices and monitor open contract amounts

· Implementation of a robust and efficient job costing system, including job cost codes

· Work with consultants and subcontractors in troubleshooting general invoice and contract-related issues

· Provide monthly job cost reporting with budget comparison for the leadership team and partner review

· Ensure all general contractors and subcontractors are in compliance with insurance requirements

· Initiate and monitor the process for collecting contractor lien waivers

· Respond to general internal requests for information and analysis of various construction job cost matters

· Support in preparing funding requests for monthly loan draws and partner contributions

· Support in preparing periodic construction-related reporting packages for Company leadership, partners, lenders, and government agencies

· Point person in responding to construction accounting-related questions from outside partners, lenders, and 3^rd party accounting firms

· Develop and maintain positive relations with all subcontractors and project managers

Qualifications and Skills

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and systems such as Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, etc.

· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

· Familiarity with AIA documents G702 and G703 a plus

· Experience with creating financial statements and overseeing budgets

· Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and able to work independently

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

· Excellent business acumen and communication skills

· Must foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration

· Must have a high attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the big picture

Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree; Degree in accounting or finance preferred but not required

· Minimum 5 years of construction project accounting experience with a commercial, multi-family, hospitality or residential developer or construction company

· CPA a plus, but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.