Development Accountant

Prepare monthly construction draws, job cost reports, and any assignments related to development and construction involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reporting or banking Process invoices, check requests, wire transfers for development projects in Yardi and ensuring adequacy of all necessary supporting documents for proper accounting and job cost coding Reconcile invoice requests against approved commitments and ensure invoices are paid within limits of contract terms and budgets and review in detail the billing from a third-party General Contractor (GC) including but not limited to: verifying all lien releases are received with correct amounts, proper documentation related to stored materials is present and correct and underlying support ties to GC pay app Respond to inquiries from contractors, development, and management regarding the status of vendor payments and commitments and track costs for pre-development projects Ensure development budgets, contract payments and commitments are not exceeded and follow all applicable agreements and amendments and work collaboratively with the Design and Construction (D&C) department to provide proper accounting details and support Coordinate with the D&C department on contract approvals, change order updates, forecasting of project costs, and lender compliance Participate in kick-off and close out meetings with general contractors and, as assigned, perform underwriting of potential general contractors Prepare monthly GAAP financial statements and support schedules and assist in providing backup and support for yearly project audits Understand and adhere to internal control processes Responsible for preparation of all monthly/quarterly/annual debt compliance, as assigned Special projects and other duties as needed Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise Bachelor’s degree in accounting – Required 2+ years’ experience in accounting (preferably in real estate) Advanced Microsoft Office Suite experience Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills and ability to run meetings Ability to interpret development related agreements Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 / year Eligible for discretionary benefits: commission structure Eligible for standard employee benefit elections: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance (employee and dependents), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), vacation days, sick days, and other benefits Travel: this position will not require travel Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr