Project Accountant Jobs

Position Summary

Manage the activities of a portfolio of real estate development projects to ensure timely reporting and sound financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year end working papers, financial statements and stub period reporting for select projects;
• Review monthly trial balances and costing reports;
• Partner with Financial Analysts to review proforma budgets, cashflow forecasts and budget variance analyses;
• Review legal agreements that govern joint venture partnerships and fee structure and interpret financial statement impact;
• Other duties/projects as assigned from time to time.
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with the documentation of the company accounting processes
• Ensure and enforce compliance to all company and legislated Safety policies and procedures;
• Generate draw requests for financing and prepare monthly bank reporting packages;
• Verify and approve payments, journal entries, invoices, remittances and lot sale transactions;
• Monitor the financial position of the projects – recommend financing alternatives, calls for funds, and distributions as appropriate;
• Update various tracking schedules needed for reporting and analysis;

Key Competencies

• Confidentiality;
• Advanced level computer skills, particularly Excel (i.e., pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas);
• Organizational & planning skills;
• Stress tolerance due to fluctuations in workload – sometimes requiring overtime hours.
• Strong mathematical ability;
• Reliability;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Team player with the ability to work with diverse groups to achieve objectives;
• Initiative;
• Proficient with financial systems, processes, and technology;