Sr. Project Accountant – Real Estate Development Exp Required

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NW Recruiting Partners

Sr. Project Accountant – Real Estate Development Exp Required

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Sr. Project Accountant – Real Estate Development Exp Required

    Seattle, WA (In-Office)

    Contract 4-6 months

    $70-80/hour

    Our client, a well-established Real Estate Developer with assets in the US and Canada is searching for a Sr. Project Accountant to manage their high-profile developments for maternity leave coverage. This is a 4-6 month contract role in their Seattle office.

    The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Real Estate/Development or Construction accounting. Timberline (Sage 300) and TimberScan experience is required.

    Sr. Project Accountant Duties:

    • Manages project accounting, including job costs, general ledger maintenance, WIP schedules and contract administration.
    • Prepares and presents financial reports, including financial statements, cash flows, proformas, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
    • Analyzes financial relationships, prepares models, and performs statistical and sensitivity analysis.
    • Oversees cash flow for development projects, including payments, loan disbursements, equity contributions, and reconciliations.
    • Reviews construction pay applications and communicates budget concerns or overages with the development team.
    • Ensures compliance with lender and audit reporting requirements, including year-end tasks like 1099 preparation.
    • Handles full-cycle accounts payable and vendor compliance for development projects.
    • Coordinates setup for new development projects, including bank accounts and financial records.
    • Organizes and maintains accounting and contract records, supporting administrative tasks as needed.

    Sr. Project Accountant Qualifications:

    • 7+ years Construction and/or Real Estate accounting experience
    • MUST have experience in real estate development or construction project-based accounting, including cost accounting and understand lender draws.
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
    • Experience with Sage Timberline and TimberScan are required.
    • Proficient in MS Office, and able to pick up new processes and software quickly