Senior Accountant - Construction & Development Accounting

About the Opportunity

A well-established, national real estate development and investment organization with a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties is adding to its West Coast Team. The company offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and support continued growth and innovation.

• Job Title: Senior Accountant
• Comp: $100,000 - $115,000 + 10%
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Ownership: Privately Owned
• Reports to: Controller
• Culture: Relaxed but professional
• Systems: YARDI

Why This Role?

**Newly created position due to company growth.**

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting construction and development accounting activities across multiple projects and legal entities. This position offers excellent visibility to project operations and opportunities to collaborate directly with project managers, leadership, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple construction and development projects.
• Oversee job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee AIA G702/G703 billing formats and construction contract compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, project reports, and reconciliations.
• Prepare construction draws, monitor project funding sources, and ensure compliance with financing agreements and contracts.
• Enter and maintain contracts, change orders, and project-related financial data within the accounting system.
• Partner with project managers to review monthly billings and ensure all project costs are accurately captured and allocated.
• Monitor project spending and collaborate with stakeholders to support financial accuracy and cost control initiatives.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audits related to construction projects.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years within construction, development, or project-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, and construction financial management.
• Experience with AIA G702/G703 billing formats and construction contract compliance.
• Knowledge of tracking and analyzing General Conditions and General Requirements costs.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems, preferably Yardi.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable organization.
• Exposure to high-profile real estate development and construction projects.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong growth trajectory.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

This role is ideal for a construction accounting professional seeking a highly visible position with a growing real estate development organization.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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