Project Accountant Job at Robert Half (Brooklyn)

Project Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Brooklyn

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of affordable housing development initiatives in Brooklyn, New York. This role partners with development, construction, and finance teams to oversee budgets, funding activity, and reporting throughout each project stage, from early planning through completion and stabilization. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience, a solid understanding of construction-related financial controls, and the ability to maintain accurate records in a deadline-driven nonprofit environment.

Job Responsibility:

Participate in Housing Development project meetings to provide financial updates, assess risk, and support business decision-making
Review proposals and contracts for fiscal responsibility, completeness, and consistency with standardized billing and documentation requirements
Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and variance reports for internal leadership and external partners
Coordinate with tax and external accountants, agencies, and partners to complete key deliverables, including development budgets, eligible basis calculations, carryover allocations, cost certifications, bond tests (50%/25%), and 8609 filings
Interface with syndicators, lenders, and housing agencies to respond to financial inquiries
In collaboration with Project Managers, maintain and update detailed development and construction budgets
Establish and maintain project controls in Yardi, including job cost budgets, contracts, sources and uses, and expense tracking
Review and code development and construction transactions in Yardi to ensure accurate cost allocation
Prepare Anticipated Cost Reports, cash flow projections, and other financial analyses
Maintain organized project documentation to support audits and funder reviews
Support monthly close and annual audit processes related to the development pipeline
Lead end-to-end construction loan draw processes across multiple projects
Prepare, review, and submit draw packages to lenders, investors, and public agencies
Coordinate supporting documentation, including pay applications, lien waivers, title reports, inspection reports, and cost backup
Coordinate with vendors and project managers to ensure invoices align with contracts, change orders, and approved budgets
Reconcile draws across Yardi job cost, general ledger, bank statements, and external lender tracking
Monitor draw schedules to ensure timely reimbursement of project expenditures
Approve invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable on vendor setup and payments
Support project closeout, including final cost certification, reconciliation, and documentation

Requirements:

Accounting/Finance degree
Yardi experience required
3+ years Real Estate Construction/Development/Project Accounting experience required

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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