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Senior Construction Accountant

Douglas Emmett
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

As an integral part of Douglas Emmett Builders, the Senior Project Accountant will work on a fast-paced team to set up capital projects, enter and administer statements of work, and submit invoices for payment while managing the budgets.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following, as other duties may be assigned.

  • Set up and enter estimates for projects across a network of buildings, as well as perform any project management administrative duties and responsibilities, such as:
  • Process, enter and track statements of work within budget guidelines
  • Process change orders
  • Process invoices for payments under the contracts
  • Reconcile commitments and payments by job
  • Vendor maintenance
  • Provide reports for management
  • Assist in providing documentation for internal and external audits
  • Respond promptly to inquiries from subcontractors, vendors and other team members
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Support related teams


TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES

  • Accounting, Finance or Business Administration degree
  • Familiarity with Job Cost and Construction Accounting
  • 5 years of accounting experience
  • Ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner with engineers, building managers, contractors, vendors and executives
  • Organizational skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, Accounting systems experience

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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