Development & Property Accountant

An established boutique real estate owner and developer is building out its accounting and development capabilities to support an expanding portfolio of projects. The company offers a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees work closely with decision-makers and contribute directly to business operations. We are seeking a Development & Property Accountant who enjoys managing the financial details behind real estate development and property operations. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience across construction accounting, project financial reporting, and property accounting while growing alongside an expanding development team.

What You’ll Do

Oversee day-to-day accounting for real estate development projects, from initial setup through completion

Track project expenditures, construction costs, capital improvements, budgets, and financial commitments

Maintain accurate accounting records for contracts, subcontractor payments, purchase orders, change orders, and retainage

Prepare lender draw requests, supporting financial schedules, and project reconciliations

Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, evaluate variances, and update cost forecasts

Support property accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, receivables, rent rolls, and related financial transactions

Assist with monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare project-level financial statements, investor reports, and lender compliance documentation

Monitor cash requirements, project funding schedules, and potential financial risks

Coordinate with development, construction, accounting, and treasury teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Assist with audit documentation, project closeout, and tax-related cost schedules

What Success Looks Like

Project accounting records are accurate, organized, and consistently maintained

Development leadership receives timely, reliable information on budgets, expenditures, and financial performance

Lender draw packages, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule

Potential budget overruns and financial discrepancies are identified and communicated proactively

Development and accounting teams have dependable financial support throughout the project lifecycle

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of relevant real estate accounting experience, ideally within development or property accounting, with flexibility for candidates bringing meaningful related experience

Currently have experience with real estate accounting activities such as property financial transactions, capital expenditures, contracts, or project costs

Currently have experience with general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines

Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting and operational teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with RealPage, Yardi, or comparable real estate accounting software

Exposure to construction accounting, development budgets, lender draws, and subcontractor payment processes

Familiarity with rent rolls, capital expenditures, and property accounting operations

Advanced Excel skills or Excel certification

MBA or additional relevant accounting education

Salary Range: $82,000 - 125,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY - Fully on site

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