Senior Accountant

Robert Half · Everett, United States

Senior Accountant – Real Estate & Construction

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 + 10-15% discretionary bonus

Location: Everett

Reports To: Controller

Work Environment: Hybrid

About the Role

A privately held real estate development and construction organization is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its accounting team. The company is involved in the development, construction, and operation of multifamily real estate assets, with a portfolio spanning multiple markets.

This role will have significant ownership over property accounting, construction draws, monthly close, and multi-entity accounting . The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller, construction and project teams, lenders, investment partners, and third-party property managers to ensure financial activity is accurately recorded and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Yardi Voyager and property accounting experience , along with a background in real estate development, construction, or both.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Project Accounting

• Prepare and submit construction lender draws, including G702/G703 forms, supporting documentation, lien releases, retainage, and change orders.
• Prepare capital partner funding requests and general contractor pay applications across multiple active projects.
• Bill construction and development fees to project entities and outside owners.
• Prepare applicable state construction sales and use tax filings.

Multi-Entity Accounting & Month-End Close

• Manage monthly close for development, construction, land, and project entities.
• Prepare accruals, intercompany transactions, fixed asset entries, payroll journals, interest calculations, and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the Controller.
• Assist with forecasting by loading actual financial results and maintaining accurate entity-level reporting.
• Prepare development and asset management fee invoices.

Property Accounting

• Collect and review monthly financial information from third-party property managers.
• Assemble monthly financial packages for operating properties.
• Reconcile property reserves and escrow accounts.
• Calculate and support property distributions.
• Ensure property-level financial activity is accurately reflected in the company's books.

Real Estate Transactions

• Record accounting activity related to land acquisitions, loan closings, refinances, and property dispositions.
• Track pre-development and pursuit-related costs.
• Support project closeout and final cost certification when properties are completed and placed into service.

Tax & Audit

• Prepare Washington B&O and excise tax filings.
• Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation for outside CPA and audit/tax partners.
• Assist with other tax, audit, and financial reporting requests as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Construction draws and funding requests are complete, accurate, and submitted according to lender and partner deadlines.
• Monthly property and entity reporting is delivered on schedule.
• Reconciliations are completed monthly and outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Potential issues are identified and communicated to the Controller before they become deadline or reporting problems.
• The accounting function operates with strong organization, accuracy, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience within real estate development, property accounting, construction, or a related environment.
• Yardi Voyager experience is required.
• Direct property accounting experience is required.
• At least 2 years of experience preparing construction draws, lender funding requests, or capital partner funding packages.
• Experience with G702/G703 pay applications, retainage, lien releases, and lender draw documentation.
• Strong understanding of multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting as it applies to real estate development, including WIP, capitalized interest, and placed-in-service accounting.
• Experience working with third-party property management companies and lenders.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Procore or similar construction/project management software experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA is a plus.

Systems

• Yardi Voyager
• Excel
• Procore or similar construction software
• AP/payment processing systems
• Payroll/accounting systems

Benefits

• Medical: Premera Blue Cross medical coverage with HSA-qualified HDHP options and prescription drug benefits
• Dental: Delta Dental coverage
• Vision: VSP vision coverage
• 401(k): Company retirement savings plan
• Life & AD&D: $25,000 employer-provided basic life and AD&D insurance
• PTO: 15 days annually upon hire, increasing to 20 days after 1 year, 25 days after 4 years, and 30 days after 6 years
• Paid Holidays: Company-observed holidays with pay
• Flexible Work: Hybrid/remote work arrangements may be available depending on the position and business needs