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Senior Project Accountant

Santa Monica, CA
Douglas Emmett
Posted 07/24/2025

Job Description

Job Description

As an integral part of the Development & Capital Project Accounting team, 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
  • 5+ years of relatable accounting experience
  • Familiarity with Job Cost and Construction Accounting

  • 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

Company Description
Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.\r\n\r\nThe Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

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