Accountant

Overview

• Manage accounting operations for construction and real estate projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented firm.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, operating statements, and cash flow analyses.
• Ensure accuracy in project cost management, accounts payable, and budget revisions.
• Collaborate with contracts administrators to maintain funding source budgets and project draws.
• Optimize accounting processes using automation tools and systems enhancements.
• Support joint venture reporting and prepare trial balances for financial uploads.
• Contribute to audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing independent tasks and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and reconcile cash accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial entries.
• Maintain construction-in-progress sub-ledgers and record distributions efficiently.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee depreciation schedules and interest accruals for construction loans.
• Review job cost reports and collaborate on budget adjustments.
• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports with minimal supervision.
• Assist with joint venture financial uploads and quarterly capital balance reports.
• Support ad-hoc assignments to meet evolving accounting team needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct property/project accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Yardi software and advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting or private equity funds is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Interest in process optimization and automation tools.
• Confident communicator and team player with excellent organizational skills.