Senior Associate, Construction Cost Accountant

KPMG

$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of experience in construction project cost accounting or finance, especially in corporate real estate or large-scale projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • Proficient in Sage Timberline, SAP, and project cost accounting systems; advanced Excel skills required.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and construction industry practices.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain financial reporting for capital projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Manage tenant improvement allowance programs, including draw package submissions and landlord reimbursements.
  • Maintain and update project financial data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm policies.
  • Support the processing and reconciliation of project-related financial transactions, including purchase orders and invoices.
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to analyze costs, resolve financial issues, and communicate budget concerns.
  • Prepare ad hoc analyses and dashboards to enhance reporting effectiveness and data quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plans and life insurance options available.
  • Robust personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
  • Generous Personal Time Off policy and paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
KPMG iscurrently seeking a Senior Associate, Construction Cost Accountant to join ourReal Estate Services organization.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain financial reporting related to capital projects, including weekly project budgets, monthly accruals, capital project updates, project financial summaries, forecast analysis, and budget-to-actual variance reporting; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and firm policies
  • Manage tenant improvement allowance (TIA) programs, including preparation and submission of draw packages, collection tracking, supporting documentation, landlord reimbursement follow-up, and portfolio reporting
  • Maintain and update project financial data and tracking systems, including Sage Timberline, SAP, and other firm platforms; input and manage job entries, approved budgets, forecast updates, transaction approvals, and related project details while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and procedures
  • Support preparation, processing, reconciliation, and tracking of purchase orders, invoices, change orders, vendor records, and project-related financial transactions; resolve vendor-related issues and ensure required documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained
  • Partner with Architecture & Construction project managers, Lease Administration, Finance & Accounting, Tax, landlords, vendors, and other stakeholders to analyze project costs, investigate discrepancies, resolve financial issues, communicate potential cost overruns or forecast concerns, and support timely project closeout
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools related to construction projects, capital investments, and portfolio-level activity; identify opportunities to improve reporting effectiveness, automate manual processes, enhance data quality, and act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment


Qualifications:

  • Minimum three years of recent experience in construction project cost accounting, capital project finance, project accounting, or corporate real estate finance, preferably within a corporate real estate organization or with large-scale construction projects
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proficiency with Sage Timberline, SAP, project cost accounting systems, or similar financial/project management platforms; advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling; experience with Power BI, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, construction accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and construction industry standards and practices
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to identify trends, communicate financial insights, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with project managers, contractors, vendors, finance professionals, and other stakeholders
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)


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