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 a wide range of accounting functions supporting both development activities and ongoing property operations. The position also assists with the preparation of consolidated and single-entity reporting packages.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience
2–4 years of accounting experience
Development/job cost accounting or real estate accounting experience preferred
Strong general ledger background
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with Yardi preferred
Skills & Attributes
High ethical standards and strong sense of integrity
Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Team-oriented with strong time-management and prioritization abilities
Professional, dependable, and customer-focused
Problem-solver with a results-driven mindset
Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Development Accounting
Set up construction budgets for new projects in the accounting system
Analyze development reports and update cost projections with the project team
Review project status classifications (proposed, under development, abandoned, completed) and record related entries
Prepare and submit construction loan draws; respond to lender inquiries
Calculate and record development fees
Record land takedowns for vertical development
Maintain non-financial development tracking data
Record land acquisitions, including earnest money deposits
Record capitalized lease-up losses for newly completed projects
Operational Accounting
Review and process monthly tenant rent charges
Monitor aged receivables and support collection efforts
Calculate and charge late fees when applicable
Prepare deferred rent schedules and set up recurring entries
Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules and recurring journal entries
Process monthly debt payments
Lead month-end close activities, including trial balance review, variance analysis, GL review, and AP/AR review
Prepare bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
Record journal entries and support property managers with variance analysis and reporting
Joint Venture Reporting
Prepare monthly joint venture reporting packages, including financials and variance explanations
Calculate and record monthly net income allocations
Support Functions
Review and input property-level operating budgets into the accounting system
Assist with annual audit schedules and provide information requested by external auditors
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