A luxury real estate developer building multimillion-dollar estates throughout Los Angeles’ most prestigious neighborhoods is hiring a Project Accountant to manage financial operations across multiple active construction projects ranging from $1M to $50M+. This role takes ownership over AP processing, construction draw coordination, and vendor financial communication, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project financials. You’ll partner directly with the CFO, Accounting Manager, and Project Management team to support high-visibility projects shaping the city’s luxury residential landscape. The ideal candidate is sharp, polished, and fast-moving. Someone who thrives under pressure, communicates with confidence, and brings deep project accounting expertise with the precision required for high-value development.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 / Year DOE

Project Accountant Responsibilities:

·      Receive, code, and post vendor invoices with proper job-cost allocation

·      Sort invoices into project folders and pay expenses from appropriate draw packages

·      Ensure timely vendor payments and maintain accurate records of each invoice

·      Reconcile monthly vendor statements and AP reports

·      Communicate professionally with subcontractors regarding incomplete or disputed invoice packages

·      Prepare and process construction draw requests for 10+ active projects

·      Coordinate drawing submissions and supporting documentation with lenders

·      Review contractor invoices and obtain lien waivers as required

·      Partner with Project Managers to verify completed field work before draw approval

·      Compare actual vs budgeted costs and provide variance insights

·      Allocate subcontractor invoices across multiple projects and phases

·      Scan and electronically attach payments to appropriate jobs

·      Support budget tracking and forecasting

·      Provide customer-service level communication to internal stakeholders and vendors

Project Accountant Requirements:

·      5 – 7+ years of project accounting experience with a luxury or high-end residential developer

·      Experience with multiple entities, multiple active draws, and project budgets of $20M+

·      Ability to manage at least 3 active construction projects simultaneously

·      Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

·      Strong AP, job costing, and construction draw experience

·      Proficiency in allocating subcontractor invoices and funds within draw schedules

·      Excellent written, verbal, and vendor communication skills

·      Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-obsessed

·      Polished, professional, and confident presence

·      Must be willing to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days/week

·      Sage Master Builder experience preferred

·      Knowledge of the lender/underwriter process preferred

Benefits:

·      Health insurance

·      Dental & Vision

·      Life insurance

·      PTO + Sick Time

·      401(k)

·      Hybrid schedule: Minimum 4 days onsite at Century City office

·      Apple laptop & devices provided

This is career-defining work. If excellence is your standard, step in. Apply Now!  #LI-KJ1