Accountant | Construction and Real Estate Development
About The Position
Northern Nevada Homes is a closely held construction and real estate development company in the Reno/Sparks market, specializing in land development, lot delivery, and multi-entity ownership structures. The individual in this role will manage accounting for approximately 15 entities, work directly with the President and COO, and have the opportunity to modernize the company's financial infrastructure. This role requires an individual who can bring expertise, set the pace, and lead initiatives such as transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online and implementing AI-driven AP automation. The company offers an entrepreneurial pace where things can move fast and occasionally unpredictably, with a team that respects expertise and trusts judgment. The outgoing CPA, who has supported the company for seven years, will provide onboarding and training and remain available for questions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of full-cycle accounting experience (AP, GL, month-end close)
- Balance sheet mastery; you understand financial statements, not just P&L
- Multi-entity accounting experience
- QuickBooks Desktop proficiency
- Construction, real estate, or job-cost environment background
- Familiarity with bank draw requests, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and bonding documentation
- Cash flow projection and cash management experience
- Tech-forward mindset, comfortable with AI tools and eager to improve processes
- Active Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Strong, independent work ethic; you own your role and don't wait to be managed
- Calm, professional communication style, especially when ownership is moving fast
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting background, especially with construction or real estate clients
- Tax awareness or experience alongside a CPA/tax firm
- QuickBooks Online experience
- Real estate development knowledge
- CPA license
Responsibilities
- Running the full accounting function across multiple entities: AP, GL, bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
- Submitting monthly bank draw requests and managing lender documentation for an active project delivering phases through 2028
- Preparing cash flow projections and monitoring liquidity across all entities, with direct reporting to ownership
- Managing insurance renewals, bonding requirements, certificates of insurance, and property tax payments across a substantial real estate portfolio
- Coordinating payroll with a third-party provider for a small team
- Serving as the internal expert for financial statements reviewed by banks, insurance companies, and bonding companies.
- Leading the transition to QuickBooks Online and implementing AP automation to increase efficiency and reduce manual input
- Performing notary services for company documents (active commission required or obtainable within 90 days)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible hours with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Competitive base pay
- Real ownership of the accounting function
- A tight-knit team
- An environment where your work directly impacts the business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
