Construction Project Accountant

Basis Industrial

. Manage project setup and accurate job cost accounting, budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, including job cost accounting, budget tracking, and financial reporting within the construction industry. Proficient in using Yardi Construction Manager for managing contracts, invoices, and project financial data.

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Job Cost AccountingYardi Construction ManagerConstruction Loan DrawsAdvanced Excel SkillsProject Budgeting

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Hard Skills

Job Cost AccountingBudget TrackingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingConstruction ContractsChange OrdersCIP AccountingCash Flow ForecastingReconciliationCapitalization of Development Costs

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-Project Management

Tools & Technologies

Yardi Construction ManagerP2PExcel

Industry Keywords

Construction AccountingReal EstateContractor Pay ApplicationsAIA G702/G703Project CloseoutFixed AssetsLien WaiversCOI Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage project setup and accurate job cost accounting, budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
Review, code, and process contractor and vendor contracts and invoices in Yardi Construction Manager and P2P
Prepare and review monthly project financial reports and reconciliations, including multi-year cash flow forecasts
Reconcile project subledgers to the general ledger
Monitor project budgets, committed costs, actual costs, and forecasts throughout the project life cycle
Prepare construction draws as needed and monitor cash balances and funding sources
Enter and maintain jobs, contracts, change orders, and project financial data in Yardi Construction Manager
Review contractor pay applications, including AIA G702/G703 or equivalent documentation
Prepare and reconcile construction loan draw packages and track lender/equity funding, sources and uses
Coordinate project accounting closeout, including final cost reconciliation, contract/commitment closeout, retainage releases, CIP clearing, and transfer of completed projects to fixed assets
Calculate or support capitalization of eligible development costs, including capitalized interest
Ensure proper controls for change orders, budget revisions, and commitments
Collaborate with property managers, construction teams, asset managers, accounts payable, and accounting
Maintain project documentation, including COI compliance and accurate lien waivers
Prepare year-end fixed asset schedules and audit and tax support materials
Identify opportunities to improve processes and system efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of construction or project accounting within a real estate organization
2+ years of recent hands-on experience with Yardi Construction Manager
Strong understanding of job cost accounting, change orders, construction contracts, and project budgeting
Experience with construction loan draws and CIP accounting
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Full-time employment
EST business hours
Reporting to the Controller