Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries for development projects.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial reports related to development projects, including budget vs. actual analysis, variance explanations.
• Prepare monthly construction Loan Requisitions (Draw package).
• Follow up with lenders to ensure timely and accurate processing of Draws and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with project managers to review project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall financial objectives.
• Track development project costs and expenses, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Prepare Job Cost reconciliations.
• Review project-related invoices and expenses, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support auditors during financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and project management, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the development process.

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in construction/real estate development accounting.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience in the low-income housing tax credit segment of the industry.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proficiency and aptitude for general accounting software programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Time management skills, especially familiarity with calendar management and goal setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting (up to 10lbs), walking, bending and standing for short periods of time may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.