Senior Accountant

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clients needs attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Position Summary

My client is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Senior Accountant to join their Real Estate Development team. This role will be instrumental in managing the financial operations and reporting for multiple development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting within the construction or real estate industry and be comfortable working in a fast-paced project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting & Cost Management

Track and report on project budgets actuals commitments and forecasts.

Monitor construction draws and ensure proper documentation for loan draws.

Maintain accurate cost coding and classification of development expenses.

General Accounting

Prepare monthly journal entries reconciliations and financial statements for development entities.

Oversee accounts payable and receivable related to development projects.

Coordinate with the construction and project management teams to ensure alignment on financial status and spending.

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.

Assist with lender and investor reporting including compliance with financing agreements and covenants.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Process Improvement & Controls

Support the implementation of financial controls and project accounting best practices.

Identify areas for automation and process improvements across development accounting functions.

Collaboration & Support

Partner closely with Development Managers Project Managers Legal and Finance teams.

Assist in preparing pro forma financial models and project cash flow projections.

Support annual audit and tax preparation for development entities.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

5 years of progressive accounting experience ideally in construction or real estate development

Strong understanding of project accounting and cost tracking

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage 300 CRE Yardi QuickBooks or similar)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

CPA or working toward certification

Experience with development financing loan draws and investor reporting

Familiarity with joint venture accounting and multi-entity consolidations

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Required Experience:

Senior IC