Are you a seasoned accounting professional passionate about the commercial development industry? We're seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in managing the financial backbone of exciting development projects from ground-breaking to completion.

What Makes This Role Exciting

As our Senior Accountant, you'll be at the center of multiple high-value development projects, working with cutting-edge accounting methodologies specific to commercial real estate. You'll have the opportunity to see projects come to life while ensuring precise financial management and reporting that drives strategic decision-making.

Key Highlights:

• Project Diversity: Manage financials for multiple development entities and projects simultaneously
• Specialized Expertise: Apply percentage of completion methodology and Federal Income Tax basis accounting
• Strategic Impact: Your work directly influences project profitability and company growth
• Professional Growth: Collaborate with project managers, controllers, and cross-functional teams

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple development projects
• Conduct variance-to-budget analyses and create supporting schedules
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Generate cash flow projections and maintain real-time financial tracking

Development Project Accounting

• Percentage of Completion Expertise: Calculate and ensure accurate gain recognition using percentage of completion methodology
• Transaction Management: Handle complex acquisitions, dispositions, and gain-on-sale calculations
• Project Cost Management: Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate period-end accruals and job costing
• Asset Management: Coordinate job cost closeouts and fixed asset recording for depreciation timing

Specialized Development Functions

• Construction Loan Management: Prepare monthly draw packages for construction loans and financing vehicles
• Real Estate Tax Administration: Maintain detailed tax schedules with parcel IDs and location data
• Disposition Support: Review contracts, prepare closing statements, and manage pro-rations and recoveries
• Audit & Tax Preparation: Provide comprehensive schedules and documentation for external audits

Strategic Financial Planning

• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts using advanced accounting systems
• Upload financial data into Yardi accounting platform
• Provide backup support and cross-training for team continuity
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure consistency and share best practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of accounting experience with commercial real estate or development background strongly preferred
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of real estate accounting principles and development processes

Highly Desirable Experience

• Percentage of Completion Methodology: Hands-on experience with this specialized accounting method
• Yardi Voyager: Experience with this industry-leading real estate software platform
• Construction/Development: Direct exposure to commercial development projects and construction accounting

Essential Abilities

• Multi-Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in financial work
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels
• Process Improvement: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and process enhancement mindset
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and embrace new challenges
• Analytical Skills: Ability to trace transactions, review source documents, and analyze contracts

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Industry Leadership: Work with a respected name in commercial development
• Professional Development: Gain specialized expertise in development accounting methodologies
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with experienced project managers and financial professionals
• Diverse Project Portfolio: Experience variety across different types of development projects
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your skill set in a dynamic, growing industry

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level in commercial development?

We're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on exciting development projects. If you have the technical skills and industry passion we're seeking, we'd love to hear from you!