Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support both corporate and development accounting functions, with a focus on pre-development activities, transaction processing, reconciliations, cost tracking, compliance support, and financial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all accounting entries related to assigned areas and ensure the accuracy of accounts and balances.
• Prepare monthly variance explanations for significant fluctuations of Actual to Budget and Prior Period for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly schedules as part of the month-end process.
• Record daily cash activity other than funding, including bank fees, refunds, and miscellaneous receipts or disbursements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned entities.
• Communicate with internal departments to reconcile intercompany balances.
• Track and record pre-development costs.
• Prepare job cost reconciliations for pre-development projects.
• Transfer project costs appropriately between phases to ensure proper job cost reporting.
• Aid with opening bank accounts for pre-development entities.
• Track cost certification items, including invoices, agreements, and eligibility support.
• Review account payable activities for accuracy and timeliness of the invoice entry.
• Communicate with external CPA firms and provide requested documentation as necessary.
• Follow the Company’s established accounting processes.
• Make recommendations to improve existing processes.
• Aid with special projects/requests as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required.
• Candidates with strong experience in real estate development or project accounting will be highly considered.
• Proficiency and aptitude for general accounting software programs, including Microsoft Office, Yardi, Adobe.

Qualifications

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude toward change and process improvement.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some lifting (up to 10 lbs), 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.