Senior Project Accountant

Pivotal Solutions

Salary undisclosed

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteProficient

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Description

In this position, you will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and company Executives, work closely with the entire development team, including project managers and the field construction team to manage, process, review, and track financials for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of monthly bank requisitions and coordination with internal construction team and lenders Process funding requests and draws requests for projects with construction loans Ensure complete and timely loan draws are prepared, and vendors are paid in a timely manner Provide construction team oversight to approve buyout of trade contracts, maintain and balance budgets and ensure timely project completion and adherence to schedules Review and finalize subcontractor and consultant contracts, assist with contract administration Prepare monthly audits of project tracking costs against investment approved budgets Perform investor relations functions including monthly project construction updates, financial updates, review of project financial statements and tax returns, fund management Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, internally and to external partners, including investors and lenders Responsible for vendor payables, mortgage payments, property & reimbursable expenses, various fees, construction loan reconciliations, project disbursements, etc. Carry out any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role

Requirements

Qualifications

Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a staff accountant Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required Prior experience working in public accounting is not required but a plus Prior experience working in accounting for a Real Estate Developer is required Familiarity with AIA Documents G702/G703 In-depth working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Experience with creating financial statements and overseeing budgets Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process, managing closings Excellent accounting software user and administration skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritize and operate proactively

About this role

Pivotal Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage the financial operations of multiple construction and real estate development projects. You'll report to the Senior Accounting Manager and executives while serving as a financial liaison between the accounting department, project managers, construction teams, lenders, and investors. The role centers on processing and tracking project finances—from preparing bank requisitions and construction loan draws to reconciling costs against budgets, managing vendor payments, and ensuring timely project completion. You'll also handle investor relations, preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and project updates for external partners.

This position requires at least three years of staff accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, with prior real estate development accounting experience essential. You'll need strong technical skills in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project, along with solid knowledge of AIA Documents G702/G703 (standard construction billing forms). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy through month-end and year-end close processes. Excellent communication skills are important, as you'll interact regularly with construction teams, lenders, and investors.

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