Senior Accountant

Senior Development Accountant

A leading privately held real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Chicago development accounting team. This individual will oversee accounting for assigned development projects and partner closely with construction, development, finance, tax, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for assigned development projects
• Prepare and review contractor payment applications, including G702/G703
• Oversee vendor and contract processing through Textura
• Reconcile project costs in e-Builder to the general ledger
• Process and review invoices, change orders, accruals, and journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements, workpapers, and project reporting
• Coordinate project funding and disbursements through title companies
• Perform project profitability and financial analysis
• Support consolidated reporting, forecasting, and annual audits
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Mentor junior accounting team members and collaborate with senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with JD Edwards, Textura, e-Builder, HFM, Hubble, or similar systems is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines