POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Accountant processes, manages, and is responsible for the overall accounting for an assigned group of real estate projects. The position requires the coordination of multiple project contacts, maintenance of processes, and the production of accurate and timely financial and analytical reports in accordance with GAAP and corporate
accounting policies and procedures.

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
•            Coordinate budget process for respective projects, upload into accounting system, and maintain budget file archives
•            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
•            Oversee payables for respective projects processed through corporate AP and control timing of check disbursements
•            Process annual real estate tax and tangible personal property tax filings and payments
•            Oversee annual corporate registration filings
•            Process semi-monthly construction cost recovery transactions for projects with homebuilding construction
•            Overseeing the bank loan funding process for financing facilities on respective projects by coordinating with Loan Accountant

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
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 one year of related experience. The employee must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and be proficient in using the Internet.