OnlyExperts
Real Estate
ProjectAccountant/ConstructionAccountant
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“Project Accountant / Construction Accountant at OnlyExperts. Skills: Project accounting, NetSuite ERP, Intercompany transactions. Monitor budgets, commitments, actual costs. Reconcile monthly progress billings”
Industry & Context.
Variance analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2–5+ years accounting experience, 1–2 years construction experience, Solid understanding of GAAP, Experience with intercompany accounting, Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice to Have
Experience in real estate development, Experience in general contracting, Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Experience processing AIA pay applications, Knowledge of construction draw processes, CPA designation or progress
What You'll Do.
Reconcile monthly progress billings
Track job cost allocations
Prepare project cost reports
Monitor project budgets
Produce project-level financial reports
Compare actual costs to budgets
Identify and accrue expenses
Monitor project status
Track project invoicing activity
Maintain reporting dashboard
Assist with financial summaries
Prepare intercompany invoices
Ensure intercompany transactions documented
Coordinate vendor invoice processing
Maintain intercompany transaction schedules
Create Sales Orders in NetSuite
Ensure accurate NetSuite entry
Assist with NetSuite workflows
Collaborate on NetSuite improvements
Prepare monthly journal entries
Support month-end close
Support year-end close
Maintain audit-ready workpapers
Assist with audit preparation
Respond to auditor inquiries
Support lender draw requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Project Coordinator; Liaison to project teams; Communicate with Project Coordinator; Interface with vendors; Interface with subcontractors; Interface with related-entity finance
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Financial data translation
Process & Methodology
Project cost management, Project financial reporting
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Construction Project Accountant** **Full-Time:** · Finance & Accounting **Department:** Finance & Accounting **Reports To:** Controller / CFO **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Start Date:** As soon as possible **About the role** The Construction Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of the company’s real estate development portfolio. Working in close partnership with Operations, this position is responsible for tracking project-level costs, reconciling monthly progress billings to expenses recorded in the general ledger, facilitating intercompany invoicing between related entities, and delivering clear project-level financial reporting to stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting principles, hands-on experience with intercompany transactions, and proficiency in NetSuite ERP. **What you’ll do** **Project Accounting & Cost Management** • Partner with the Project Coordinator to monitor budgets, commitments, and actual costs across all active real estate development projects. • Reconcile monthly progress billings submitted by the project team against expenses recorded in the general ledger, including invoices, physical check disbursements, and credit card transactions. • Track job cost allocations and ensure expenditures are coded accurately to the correct project, cost code, and cost type. • Prepare and maintain detailed project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for project managers and senior leadership. • Monitor project budgets and flag potential overruns or discrepancies in a timely manner. **Project-Level Financial Reporting** • Produce comprehensive, project-level financial reports on a monthly basis, providing stakeholders with a clear view of each development project’s financial position. • Compare actual costs incurred to approved project budgets, identify and explain variances, and escalate material discrepancies to project management and senior leadersh
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