Job Title: Sr. Construction Accountant

Report to: CFO / Director of Construction

Summary

Spruce Grove, Inc. is a diverse, established, growing real estate development and property management company. With the corporate office located in Santa Ana, CA, this is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to grow with a full-service residential, commercial and hospitality real estate company whose presence is within the western part of the US and has various product types, including apartments, self-storage, shopping centers, offices, vineyards, and resorts. The Sr. Construction Accountant manages all development and tenant improvement activities.

Responsibilities

· Responsible for recording accounting and job cost entries for all ongoing jobs and TI in accordance with GAAP under the Percentage of Completion method.

· Ensure work-in-process report ties to General Ledger and reconciliation for specific asset and liability accounts.

· Calculate costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings or vice versa to ensure accurate balance sheet presentation.

· Ensure the financial integrity of project reporting through analysis of weekly and monthly job cost reports from Yardi.

· Enter bi-weekly payroll in Yardi to ensure proper general ledger and job cost coding for accounting and reporting purpose.

· Produce monthly financial statement package, loan draw package, and capital call letters.

· Ensure internal control processes and compliance in Accounts Payable for all jobs. Manage vendor and subcontractor compliance with insurance, lien waivers, change orders, retention and W-9s to mitigate project risk.

· Prepare monthly development fees and other project reimbursements.

· Assist in corporate and entity annual budgets and audits. Input job cost budgets in Yardi and make adjustments per the Director’s request.

· Assist in software integration related to Job Cost.

· Assist with special projects including preparation of ad hoc reports.

· Proactively researches and documents conclusions on accounting issues.

Qualification

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

· 5 – 10 years prior experience in the construction industry or real estate industry.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Yardi Job Cost and Construction Manager experience a plus.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.

· Proven ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and work accurately with a high degree of attention to detail

· Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others within the organization.