Senior Accountant

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. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. Overview This role is responsible for accounting functions supporting both development activities and ongoing property operations. The Senior Accountant will also assist the Accounting Manager with additional projects as needed. Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

4+ years of accounting experience

Development/job cost accounting or real estate accounting required

Strong general ledger experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience with Yardi preferred

Skills & Attributes

High ethical standards and integrity

Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills

Strong organizational skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Effective time management and prioritization abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Quick learner with a customer-focused mindset

Key Responsibilities

Development Accounting

Prepare, review, and post payables to ensure accuracy and timely processing

Record loan funding receipts

Record entries related to asset transfers and land takedowns for vertical development

Calculate and process development fees

Record earnest money deposits

Prepare overhead capitalization entries

Record capitalized lease-up losses for newly completed projects

Update development reports and maintain current cost projections

Review project classifications (proposed, under development, abandoned, completed) and record necessary entries

Prepare construction loan draws

Operational Accounting

Prepare, review, and post rent charges and payment receipts

Calculate and apply late fee charges

Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules

Prepare journal entries, receipts, and other recurring charges

Perform bank reconciliations

Monitor aged receivables and support collection efforts

Prepare deferred rent schedules and set up recurring entries

Prepare and review month-end close reports including trial balance, income statement, general ledger, AP, AR, and budget variances

Track and reconcile tenant security deposits and tenant improvement costs

Joint Venture Reporting

Prepare contribution requests as needed

Prepare monthly joint venture reporting packages, including financials and variance explanations

Support Functions

Assist with annual business plan preparation and building-level operating budgets

Support annual audit preparation and provide requested documentation to external auditors