Accountant, Development

Overview

The Development Accountant is responsible for accounting duties for a project portfolio. This role is part of the Central Region accounting team and supports department and organization-wide goals. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to compile and analyze financial information into financial statements and accounting reports.
  • Prepare appropriate journal entries in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing the basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.
• Cost Accounting & Budget Management: Maintain development and construction budgets across the project life cycle.
  • Complete forecasting and analysis to support accurate and complete job cost reports.
  • Assist development and construction directors in managing project budgets.
• Project Abstracts: Develop an understanding of underlying agreements and investment materials for assigned projects.
  • Become familiar with relevant sections, including commitments, cost classifications, JV and lender requirements, and project fees.
• Customer Relationships: Establish and maintain professional communication with internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Support stakeholder satisfaction by responding to requests from external investors, lenders, and others related to financial reports, project updates, and construction draws.
• Cash Management: Manage assigned cash accounts accurately and timely.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations, wire transfers, deposits, and other payment processes to ensure vendors are paid on time.
  • Work with development and construction teams to forecast cash needs accurately.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain working relationships with other departments, including (but not limited to) Accounts Payable, Finance, Asset Management, Property Management, Development, and Construction.
• Annual Audits: Serve as a liaison to internal and external auditors.
  • Explain journal entries and financial transactions, provide requested research/data, and answer questions to help complete audits in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1–2+ years of professional accounting experience; construction or real estate development experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and work independently, exercising sound judgment to drive tasks forward with minimal oversight

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $78,000
• Additional compensation:
  • Corporate positions: may be eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
  • Onsite property positions: may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
• Robust benefits (full-time employees):
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance; low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage
  • Generous Paid Time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; birthday off after 1 year of service; additional vacation accrued with tenure
  • Onsite team members: onsite housing discount at organization-managed communities (subject to discount and unit availability)
  • 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter)
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service
  • Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans
  • Charitable giving program and benefits
• Benefits for Union and Prevailing Wage roles may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Location

• This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Other Information

• Anticipated closing date: January 1, 2027 (may change due to evolving business needs)
• Equal opportunity employer. The organization will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.