Accountant, Development

Overview

The Development Accountant is responsible for all accounting duties for an assigned project portfolio. This role is part of a regionally focused accounting team, collaborating to support department and organization-wide goals. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to compile and analyze financial information into financial statements and accounting reports; prepare appropriate general ledger journal entries by checking calculations, reviewing figure basis, and balancing/reconciling.
• Cost Accounting & Budget Management: Maintain development and construction budgets across the project life cycle; complete forecasting and analysis to ensure accurate and complete job cost reports; assist development and construction directors in managing project budgets.
• Project Abstracts: Build understanding of assigned project agreements and investment materials, including relevant sections such as commitments, cost classifications, JV and lender requirements, and project fees.
• Customer Relationships: Maintain professional communication with internal and external project stakeholders; support customer satisfaction by responding to requests from external investors, lenders, and others related to financial reports, project information, and construction draws.
• Cash Management: Accurately and timely manage assigned cash accounts; perform monthly bank reconciliations, wire transfers, deposits, and other payment processes to ensure vendors are paid on schedule; work with development and construction teams to forecast cash needs.
• Collaboration: Build effective 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 by explaining journal entries and financial transactions; provide research data and information as requested and answer questions to support timely audit completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience; construction or real estate development experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and 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, work independently, and exercise sound judgment with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications

Construction or real estate development experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $73,000 - $78,000.

Additional compensation may include:

• Corporate positions: eligibility to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite property positions: eligibility to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust benefits offered (for full-time employees):

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance; low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage, with costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service
• Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; plus birthday off after 1 year of service; additional vacation accrued with tenure
• For onsite team members: onsite housing discount at company-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

Note: For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits 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.

Additional Information

• The employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• This employer is an equal opportunity employer.
• Anticipated closing date: January 1, 2027 (subject to change due to evolving business needs).