Now Hiring - Project Accountant for RE Developer

Job Description:

As a Project Accountant, you will play a critical role in our financial operations, ensuring the accurate and efficient management of financial data related to real estate development projects. This position requires a seasoned accounting professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including a strong background in public accounting and deep knowledge of the real estate development industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute month-end and year-end closing processes for real estate development projects, including reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and producing financial reports.

• Monitor and manage project costs, including construction expenses, land acquisition costs, and development-related expenditures. Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations.

• Work closely with vendors, reviewing and coding invoices, ensuring accuracy, and processing payments in a timely manner. Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies.

• Consolidate internal and external financial ledgers, reconciling intercompany accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the entire organization.

• Maintain and monitor project cash flows, ensuring adequate funding for development activities

• and identifying potential cash flow challenges.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of real estate development projects, assessing investment returns, profitability, and risk factors. Provide insights to support decision-making.

• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and reviews, ensuring accurate and timely provision of financial data and documentation.

• Handle various administrative tasks related to financial recordkeeping, document management, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelors degree in Accounting

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and industry-specific accounting principles.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Proficiency in MS Excel

• Qualifications (Preferred):

• Masters degree and/or CPA certification preferred

• Previous experience in public accounting

• Proficiency in Yardi

Left Lane Development is a vertically integrated real estate development company based in  New York City.

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