Analyst - Cost Accountant

About the role

Work with the day-to-day accounting and administrative operations for real estate development projects and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist accounting and construction leadership to provide timely and thorough information, insight, and analysis to contractors concerning their respective development projects and related budgets.
• Prepare and enter all project job cost and journal entries necessary to maintain budget cost categories and ledger accounts to accurately reflect financial activity and balances.
• Assist with periodic project funding requisition packages for submission to various lenders and investors.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial statements, providing variance comments and similar analysis as necessary.
• Handle general ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end closings, and presentation of balance sheet, income statement results, budgets, and analysis.
• Respond to inquiries from third parties including but not limited to owners, partners, lenders, investors, vendors, housing authorities, and other governmental agencies.
• Assist with periodic and year-end workpapers and documentation as necessary for external auditors to complete cost certifications, tax returns, and audit preparation.
• Special projects and assignments as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline.
• 1-2 years of real estate and/or construction project cost accounting experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to be flexible, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.

What You Will Be Part Of

A team that acquires and develops new construction projects in Qualified Opportunity Zones across the United States. Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and welcomes fresh ideas. We approach large-scale projects with rigor and work together to create quality results.

Benefits

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Optional coverage such as Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Access to a benefits concierge service for personalized support.
• Access to mental health and well-being resources.

Retirement

• 401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% of pay.
• Contributions are fully vested immediately.
• Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate.
• Eligibility requires a minimum age of 21 and at least 60 days of service.

Time Away From Work

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Parental Leave:
  • Following six (6) months of employment, eligible employees may receive:
    • Four (4) weeks of paid parental leave as a primary caregiver, or
    • Two (2) weeks of paid parental leave as a secondary caregiver.
  • Following two (2) years of employment, eligible primary caregivers may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave per birth, adoption, or placement.

Learning & Development

• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for pre-approved education expenses (repayment obligations may apply if employment ends prior to 24 months).