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Senior Project Accountant

United States, Milwaukee · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to oversee the financial activity of a portfolio of rental housing projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property-level accounting, supporting budgeting and cash planning, and delivering timely reporting for stakeholders and leadership. The position also plays a key role in compliance activities, audit coordination, and collaboration with operational teams to strengthen financial performance and resolve accounting issues across assigned projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain complete and accurate financial records for assigned properties, including rental revenue, operating costs, maintenance expenses, utilities, taxes, and other project-related transactions
  • Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, intercompany charges, payroll allocations, reimbursements, and other recurring accounting activity
  • Oversee balance sheet activity by reconciling accounts, monitoring cash positions, and ensuring accounting treatment aligns with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Administer banking transactions such as account transfers and positive pay activity while tracking restricted and unrestricted cash balances appropriately
  • Monitor tenant receivables by documenting approvals, reviewing aging activity, and maintaining reserve calculations for uncollectible balances
  • Partner with property managers, operations staff, investors, and external stakeholders to address subledger discrepancies, project concerns, and financial questions
  • Contribute to annual budgets and ongoing forecasts by evaluating expected revenue, expenses, and cash flow trends and identifying opportunities to improve results
  • Produce monthly financial statements and variance analysis for each project, giving leadership and stakeholders clear insight into operational and financial performance
  • Support compliance obligations by reviewing governing agreements, establishing accounting procedures for new entities, managing project audits, completing required annual reporting, and recording construction draw activity when applicable

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
  • At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, auditing, or project-based accounting roles
  • Demonstrated background in property accounting, project accounting, or accounting for real estate, construction, nonprofit, or grant-funded environments
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliation, accrual accounting, and general ledger management

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with audit support, regulatory compliance, and government-related accounting requirements is preferred
  • Experience with systems such as Deltek, Deltek Vision, Acumatica, or similar accounting platforms is highly desirable
  • Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus but not required
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners while managing multiple priorities with accuracy and sound judgment

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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