Project Accountant

Job Posting TitleProject Accountant

Company: Red Tail Acquisitions

Location: In-person, Corporate Office Irvine, California

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Supervisor: Assistant Controller

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package with company paid employee health insurance, vacation and sick time, company paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts!

Job Description

• Assist evaluation of appropriate improvements to project accounting processes, ensuring relevance and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management and Facility Management teams to address questions and provide support related to project accounting matters.
• Review capital invoices for accuracy, appropriate job coding, budget availability, and lien waivers.
• Monthly close-out of reserve/capital draws; reconcile activity to the renovation budget.
• Create comprehensive draw packages for lender submission, including AIA documents, site supervision invoices, and expense reimbursements.
• Review processing of leasing commissions and tenant improvement invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with terms of lease.
• Post debt service payments to general ledger; reconcile monthly loan statements.
• Property tax payment scheduling, processing and posting of payments.
• Process and track submissions of lender reporting packets per loan covenants.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Experience/Education Requirements

• 3-5 years of accounting experience. Construction background welcome but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting management systems; Yardi Voyager experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with job costing and budget management; Yardi Job Cost/Construction Manager experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
  

Red Tail Acquisitions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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