About this role
The Sr. Project Accountant provides development project accounting and construction contract compliance expertise for the Real Estate Development Division of the Investment Properties Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Sr. Project Accountant works under the direction of the Development Division Controller to ensure sound accounting, project control, and contract administration practices are followed.
• Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with current temple recommend.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of professional finance or accounting experience, with a preference for a significant portion in a relevant construction project or development accounting role.
• Substantial knowledge of construction industry and project accounting.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet numerous deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with project managers and general contractors, project management, and accounting personnel.
• Public accounting and/or other auditing experience in the construction industry a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with construction project management and collaboration software (such as Procore) desired.
• Significant expertise with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong ethical background, to ensure the highest level of fairness and integrity in the position, and in dealings with outside contractors and other external parties.
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