Project Accountant

Written By Chase Merritt

JOB TITLE: Project Accountant
COMPANY: Chase Merritt
LOCATION: Hybrid (in-office with remote flexibility)
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time or Full-Time (flexible based on candidate availability and business needs)

JOB SUMMARY
Chase Merritt is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of our real estate development projects. This role is responsible for monitoring project costs, budgets, and financial performance from acquisition through development and closeout. The Project Accountant partners closely with development, construction, and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and financial compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Controller and may be structured as either part-time or full-time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish and maintain project budgets, job cost structures, and cost codes

  • Track, analyze, and forecast project costs and commitments against approved budgets

  • Prepare and review monthly project financial reports, including variance analysis

  • Collaborate with project managers and development teams to support cost control and decision-making

  • Review and process project-related invoices, draw requests, and reimbursements

  • Assist with lender and investor draw packages, including schedules and supporting documentation

  • Monitor contracts, change orders, and funding limits to ensure financial compliance

  • Support proper capitalization and cost recognition in accordance with accounting standards and company policy

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close related to project accounting

  • Reconcile project accounts and research and resolve discrepancies

  • Support audits and provide project-level financial documentation as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 2–5 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or real estate development accounting

  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in real estate development, construction, or commercial real estate

  • Familiarity with lender draws, investor reporting, and capitalized cost tracking

  • Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as Sage, Yardi, MRI, NetSuite, or similar

  • Knowledge of revenue recognition and capitalization principles

  • CPA or progress toward certification is a plus

REPORTING & WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Reports to: Controller / Director of Real Estate Development

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid (in-office with remote flexibility)

  • Works closely with: Development, Construction, and Finance teams

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