Construction Accountant

Digital Realty

Construction Accountant managing financial aspects of construction projects across APAC, EMEA, and Americas. Overseeing cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for joint ventures and project managers.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze project budgets, actual costs, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
Prepare and present monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecast for various entities including, but not limited to, joint venture partnerships.
Collaborate with project managers to review budget-to-actual performance and identify process improvement opportunities.
Maintain and update project cost tracking systems, including ERP and other financial reporting tools.
Participate in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including cost accruals, account reconciliations, and other necessary journal entries.
Ensure compliance with US and local GAAP and internal financial policies.
Support internal and external audit activities as required
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to validate invoices and integrate costs into project budgets.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in cost control processes and reporting tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
0-2 years of progressive accounting experience
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Some understanding of construction project lifecycle, retainage, and billing methods is a plus.
Yardi ERP experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation package
Excellent benefits
Development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget analysiscost forecastingvariance analysiscost trackingaccount reconciliationsjournal entriesGAAP complianceadvanced Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUP

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsindependent workcollaborative workprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting