Senior Project Accountant, Construction

Rexford Industrial

Senior Project Accountant managing financial operations for construction projects at Rexford Industrial. Overseeing budgets, invoices, and compliance within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, including budget management, cost tracking, and financial reporting within construction and real estate environments. Proficient in utilizing Yardi for accounting and project management, with strong analytical skills to support project financial oversight and compliance.

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Project AccountingBudget ManagementYardi ProficiencyConstruction Cost TrackingFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Job Cost AccountingPay ApplicationsChange OrdersLien WaiversFinancial Record MaintenanceCost-to-Complete AnalysisVariance AnalysisAudit PreparationExcel ProficiencyFinancial Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgmentTask DelegationTeam CoordinationProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Real EstateBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Construction AccountingProject-Based EnvironmentsFinancial RecordsVendor InvoicesContract Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and maintain project cost codes, budgets, commitments, and financial records in the accounting and project management systems (Yardi)
Track project budgets, actual costs, committed costs, and forecasted spend; identify and explain budget-to-actual variances
Review vendor, consultant, and contractor invoices for coding, contract compliance, supporting documentation, and approval routing
Maintain contract (work and service orders), and change order logs; verify that approved values are accurately reflected in project financial records
Manage Construction in Progress (CIP) reporting monthly
Manage budget requests and approvals, including soft costs, total budgets, and subsequent revisions
Manage internal check requests and oversee project-related corporate card expenses
Prepare monthly project financial reports, cash flow updates, and development or construction cost summaries for internal stakeholders
Assist project managers with forecasting, contingency tracking, and cost-to-complete analysis
Reconcile project transactions, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with Accounts Payable and the general accounting team
Organize project files and maintain audit-ready records for internal reviews and external audits
Support project closeout, including final invoice reconciliation, accruals, contract closeout documentation, retention release tracking, and archive preparation
Provide day-to-day guidance to junior accounting staff or project accounting support personnel, including task delegation, training, and review of work product as needed
Help establish, document, and enforce project accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency and accuracy across multiple projects
Coordinate priorities across multiple projects and support workload planning to help ensure deadlines for reporting, payment applications, and closeout activities are met
Participate in process improvement efforts to strengthen controls, reporting accuracy, and efficiency while serving as a resource to cross-functional teams on project accounting matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience supporting construction, development, real estate, or project-based environments
Demonstrated experience leading workflows, coordinating priorities across teams, or providing oversight to junior staff in a project accounting or construction accounting setting
Working knowledge of job cost accounting, pay applications, change orders, lien waivers, and construction contract documentation
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and project management system, specifically Yardi
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and follow-through.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Flexible Time Off
Bonus Eligibility & Long-Term Incentives
401(k) Employer Match Program
Professional Development Resources
Robust Health & Wellness Program
Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.