Project Accountant

Kforce Inc.

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cash Flow, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Data Management, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Investment Analysis, Journal Entries, Legal, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Risk, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
13 days ago
Kforce's client located in New York, NY is looking to hire a Project Accountant to join their growing team. Summary: 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. 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and experience, with a focus on Real Estate Development
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and industry-specific accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Yardi
  • 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/