Senior Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Reports to : Controller

Position Summary

The SeniorProjectAccountantis responsible foroverseeing and managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and contributing to strategic financial planning. The SeniorProjectAccountant will play a critical role inprojectreportingincludingbudgeting,forecastingand analysis, while also mentoring junior staff andassistingwith the development of internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with budget-to-actual tracking, variance analysis, and reporting for project-related costs
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely withproject managersto gather necessary data andprovidefinancial insights
• Prepare project-related Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, where applicable, and support internal review processes.
• Project related accounting tracking of development project,land development,new builds, tenant improvements, and landlords work in new and existing buildings
• Prepareprogress billing and ensure billing isaccurateandtimely.
• Oversea project closeout : final invoice, cost true-ups,retainageand reconciliations
• Review labor and non-labor costs; ensure correct coding, allocation, capitalization (if applicable), and compliance with policies.
• Supportmonthlydrawprocess - preparecost summaries, backup, and certification
• Support month-end close : journal entries,reconciliationsand reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with internalcontrols, contracttermsand audit requirements
• People Management responsibilities including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, training, conducting performance reviews,coachingandterminatingdirect reports
• Mentor and guide accounting staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by theController,VP Accounting, and COO

What you bring to York

Core Competencies

Assumed Competencies