Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to construction job cost accounting.
• Review job cost transactions for accuracy and prepare journal entries and job cost adjustments in Yardi.
• Generate monthly job cost reports and support financial reporting packages.
• Update cash flow tracking for capital improvement (CapEx) and tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• Process and post construction management fees.
• Analyze and prepare reclassifications for construction-related transactions.
• Aid the Controller with capital project analysis and tax reporting related to tangible property regulations.
• Create and maintain construction jobs, contracts, and budgets within the Yardi Job Cost module.
• Cook up with Construction and Operations teams on new projects, budget revisions, and job status updates.
• Track project budgets, timelines, and tenant improvement work.
• Review, code, and verify construction invoices before submitting to Accounts Payable.
• Monitor tenant improvement overages, prepare tenant billings, and process reimbursement requests.
• Prepare construction and job cost reports for internal departments and external partners.
• Support the annual capital budgeting process by creating jobs, tracking budget changes, and monitoring undisbursed project costs.

Corporate Accounting

• Support accounts receivable activities for corporate, commercial, and residential entities.
• Process corporate billbacks and related accounting transactions.
• Track management fees and coordinate property reimbursements.
• Assist with forming and maintaining legal entities and corporate records.
• Monitor and process unclaimed property filings.
• Support property tax appeal administration.
• Aid in external audits, 401(k) audits, workers’ compensation audits, and other compliance activities.
• Support quarterly distributions and other accounting projects as assigned.

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Aid in monthly financial close and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Construction, Property Management, Operations, and Finance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience; internship or real estate accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Yardi is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to accuracy and teamwork.