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
EducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting or FinanceExperience2–4 years of accounting experienceDevelopment/job cost accounting or real estate accounting experience preferredStrong general ledger backgroundProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience with Yardi preferredSkills & AttributesHigh ethical standards and strong sense of integrityStrong written, verbal, and listening communication skillsHighly organized and detail-orientedTeam-oriented with strong time-management and prioritization abilitiesProfessional, dependable, and customer-focusedProblem-solver with a results-driven mindsetAble to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Development AccountingSet up construction budgets for new projects in the accounting systemAnalyze development reports and update cost projections with the project teamReview project status classifications (proposed, under development, abandoned, completed) and record related entriesPrepare and submit construction loan draws; respond to lender inquiriesCalculate and record development feesRecord land takedowns for vertical developmentMaintain non-financial development tracking dataRecord land acquisitions, including earnest money depositsRecord capitalized lease-up losses for newly completed projectsOperational AccountingReview and process monthly tenant rent chargesMonitor aged receivables and support collection effortsCalculate and charge late fees when applicablePrepare deferred rent schedules and set up recurring entriesMaintain depreciation and amortization schedules and recurring journal entriesProcess monthly debt paymentsLead month-end close activities, including trial balance review, variance analysis, GL review, and AP/AR reviewPrepare bank reconciliations for multiple accountsRecord journal entries and support property managers with variance analysis and reportingJoint Venture ReportingPrepare monthly joint venture reporting packages, including financials and variance explanationsCalculate and record monthly net income allocationsSupport FunctionsReview and input property-level operating budgets into the accounting systemAssist with annual audit schedules and provide information requested by external auditors
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