SUMMARY:
The Sr Project Accountant is an advanced level experienced Project Accountant who processes, manages, and is responsible for the overall accounting for an assigned group of real estate projects as well as provides additional support for the Division Accounting Manager or Controller through guidance to Project Accountants and taking on additional tasks. The position requires excellent communication and coordination in addition to thorough knowledge of the company’s accounting processes in order to provide added value in the production of accurate and timely financial and analytical reports as well as to the overall accounting department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•            Process journal entries, maintain, and reconcile the general and job cost ledgers in accordance to GAAP
•            Oversee respective project cash accounts and cash position; address cash bank reconciliation issues
•            Record real estate revenue and cost of sales and prepare checks for deposit by Accounting Administrator
•            Adhere to accounting deadlines for processing, reporting, funding, etc.
•            Assist with financial audit preparation and requests
•            Assist with annual year-end budget preparation and reviews
•            Produce periodic financial reports with variance explanations and supporting analytics
•            Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
•            Coordinate with Project Managers and operating division personnel to provide accounting guidance and support
•            Process annual real estate tax and tangible personal property tax filings and payments
•            Process monthly division-specific processes (e.g., construction-cost-recovery, slab pour entries, insurance payments, etc.)
•            Provide training and guidance to Project Accountants
•            Review Project Accountant GL reconciliations, blackbooks, ledgers, financial reports, etc.
•            Assist Division Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, VP of Accounting, or EVP of Finance or Accounting with special projects, reports, analytics, etc. upon request

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•            Identify any potentially vulnerable cash processes and provide contributions to enhancing controls
•            Complete any accounting, financial, or other requests not specified above
•            Adhere to corporate accounting policies/procedures and GAAP requirements
•            Provide knowledgeable GAAP-based contribution to accounting decisions and treatment of accounting items that arise

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to be successful. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•            Ability to multi-task and prioritize
•            Excellent communication skills
•            Knowledge and skill to produce and maintain accurate deliverables, specifically financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, etc.
•            Excellent skills in organization and analysis
•            Ability to be an effective team leader and display initiative
•            Ability to respond to and manage internal and external customers in a timely manner
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field from a four-year college or university program and at least three years of related experience. The employee must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and be proficient in using the Internet.