GHJ
Senior Accountant
- Compensation
- $100K–$111K / yr
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Other
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 15 September 2026 (15 days ago)
Checked 14 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
Location: Hybrid Compensation: $105,000–$110,300 + Comprehensive Benefits If you're a construction or project accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex development projects while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to connect. Our client is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support a growing real estate development portfolio. This highly visible role partners closely with development teams, leadership, auditors, lenders, and contractors to oversee project accounting from construction through completion. You'll play a key role in job cost accounting, construction draws, financial reporting, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls.
What You'll Do
• Manage job cost accounting and accounts payable for active development projects.
• Maintain general ledgers, prepare journal entries, and capitalize construction costs.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts across multiple project entities.
• Prepare and review project trial balances and financial reconciliations.
• Monitor project cash balances and support treasury activities.
• Coordinate construction draws, funding requests, and project disbursements.
• Lead year-end close activities and support external audits.
• Partner with auditors on cost certifications, compliance reporting, and required documentation.
• Review the work of Project Accountants and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Assist with developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong construction accounting and job cost accounting experience. Solid understanding of the construction lifecycle and multi-entity project accounting. Experience with Yardi, MIP/Abila, or similar accounting software is preferred. Affordable housing or commercial real estate experience is a plus. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Why You'll Want to Consider This Opportunity Competitive salary of $105,000–$110,300. Hybrid work environment offering flexibility. Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact real estate development projects. High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams. Stable organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and more. If you're looking to leverage your construction accounting expertise in a role that offers ownership, career growth, and meaningful projects, we'd love to tell you more.
Work location
- San Diego, CA, US
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Published 15 September 2026, last checked 14 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.