Description Are you an ambitious accounting professional with a passion for the construction and real estate industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our small but growing construction and property management real estate firm is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our passionate and dedicated team. As we expand our footprint, we need a financial expert to help us effectively manage the complexities of pre-development, construction, and property management accounting while partnering closely with project managers and executives. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions will truly shape the success and direction of a company, we’d love to hear from you. Who We Are We are a boutique real estate firm specializing in construction, property management, and development. As a growing business, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial energy, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional projects that enhance communities. We prioritize innovation, integrity, and teamwork, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in an evolving and rewarding environment. About the Role As the Project Accountant, you’ll own critical financial functions across our real estate development lifecycle. From maintaining budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring compliance to preparing draw requests and financial statements, your work will provide the structure and insights necessary to drive our projects forward. If you are someone who loves working with numbers, think of this role as the cornerstone of keeping our projects on track financially. What You’ll Do Your main responsibilities will include: + Pre-Development Accounting: Maintain and track budgets for land acquisition, zoning, permitting, and feasibility studies while managing expenditures and financial modeling for project pro formas. + Construction Financing Oversight: Process contractor invoices and prepare monthly construction loan draw packages, including reconciling disbursements and ensuring compliance with lender and investor agreements. + Financial Reporting: Prepare project-based financial reports and variance analysis for presentation to executives, lenders, and investors; ensure transparency and accuracy in cost forecasting. + Budget Monitoring: Manage contingency fund allocations, track loan interest and fees, and assist in capital partner reporting. + Compliance: Liaise with teams to support audits, ensure insurance and bond compliance, and maintain accurate job cost reports by cost code. Requirements What You Bring We’re looking for a motivated professional with: + A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1+ years of real estate, property, or construction accounting experience. + Proficiency in general accounting principles, including job costing, revenue recognition, and payroll taxes. + Advanced Excel skills, coupled with experience in QuickBooks (experience with other financial software is a plus). + Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated success in producing financial reports and forecasting. + Attention to detail – accuracy matters in every task you tackle. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills + Background in real estate accounting or overall familiarity with construction and real estate industry practices. + Experience managing projects exceeding annual revenues of $10MM. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .