Senior Project Accountant Location: Los Angeles, CA - 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH Our client, a rapidly growing midsized luxury residential builder in Los Angeles, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong residential construction experience who wants to play a key role in supporting high-end construction projects from start to finish. Position Overview The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting cycle for assigned construction projects. This individual will partner closely with project teams to ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, and close processes while supporting the company’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned residential construction projects
- Process accounts payable and oversee vendor invoice management
- Maintain and monitor job costing for multiple active projects
- Prepare and track work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
- Generate project financial reports for leadership and operations teams
- Perform general ledger reconciliations related to project activity
- Handle month-end close responsibilities for assigned projects
- Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and in compliance with company policies
- Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders on budget tracking and financial performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 5+ years of residential construction project accounting experience required
- Sage Intacct experience preferred
- Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, and month-end close
- Experience supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project and operations teams
Why Join
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing luxury residential builder
- Visible role with direct impact on project and company performance
- Collaborative team environment with strong growth potential
- Work on high-end, custom residential construction projects in the Los Angeles market
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