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CFS lists this Senior Project Accountant opportunity in falls church, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Accountant
Salary: Up to $125,000 + Bonus
A well-established and growing real estate development company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with development, homebuilding, or construction accounting experience who wants to work for a financially stable organization known for its strong culture, exceptional benefits, and long-tenured employees.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and their families
Every other Friday off during the summer
Annual performance-based bonus
Strong 401(k) match
3 weeks PTO to start
Annual salary reviews
Excellent work-life balance outside of a defined busy season
Collaborative, professional, and low-politics environment
Significant project backlog providing long-term stability
Opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to process improvements
Modernizing accounting systems and technology
Strong potential for future growth and advancement
Key Responsibilities
Maintain project books and detailed accounting workpapers
Record and analyze construction and development-related transactions
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close
Track project costs, capitalization, inventory allocations, and cost of sales
Prepare and submit construction loan draw packages
Review lot settlements and HUD documentation
Manage bank reconciliations and cash activity
Assist with year-end reporting and tax workpapers
Review contracts and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Support financial reporting and project analysis
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
6+ years of accounting experience with a focus on development, homebuilding, construction, or project accounting
Strong general ledger accounting and month-end close experience
Experience with job costing and project-based accounting
Understanding of capitalization, cost allocations, and construction/development accounting concepts
Experience preparing detailed workpapers and supporting documentation
Ability to review contracts and determine appropriate accounting treatment
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with accounting systems and ERP platforms
Preferred Experience
Real estate development accounting
Homebuilding accounting
Construction project accounting
Lot purchase agreements, lot settlements, and HUD documentation
Sage Intacct and/or Sage 300 CRE
Bill.com, Ramp, Concur, or similar platforms
Public accounting experience with relevant industry exposure
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a project-based environment and enjoys digging into the details behind development and construction transactions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow within a stable organization that values long-term employee success.
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Worksite address
falls church, VA, 22042, US
Who can apply
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