Senior Construction Accountant

Overview

• Support financial oversight of capital investment activities across a diverse portfolio, focusing on development and build-to-suit construction accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking of construction and development projects.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives to streamline construction and development oversight processes.
• Gain exposure to various real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and quarterly close processes.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Utilize advanced accounting tools and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture emphasizing humor, honesty, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Maintain and support construction and development cost data for accurate project activity tracking.
• Review capitalization activity for compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address construction and development-related inquiries.
• Prepare recurring and project-specific financial reports for stakeholders.
• Partner with property accounting teams to ensure timely placement of capital projects into service.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities and contribute to efficiency-focused initiatives.
• Support broader real estate activities, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and quarterly close processes.
• Contribute to centralized oversight of construction and development activities across the portfolio.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in construction and development job cost accounting.
• Experience in property accounting and general ledger analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel; knowledge of JDE, Hyperion suite, or Workiva is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic workload effectively.
• Experience in public accounting or public company environments is a plus.