Analyst - Cost Accountant
About The Position
Make an impact By working with the day-to-day accounting and administrative operations for real estate development projects and construction. Expectations for the role: Assist accounting and construction leadership to provide timely and thorough information, insight and analysis to contractors concerning their respective development projects and related budgets. Prepare and enter all project job cost and journal entries necessary to maintain budget cost categories and ledger accounts to accurately reflect financial activity and balances. Assist with periodic project funding requisition packages for submission to various lenders and investors. Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Analyze financial statements, providing variance comments and similar analysis as necessary. General ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end, closings, presentation of balance sheet, income statement results, budgets and analysis Responds to inquiries from third parties including but not limited to owner, partners, lenders, investors, vendors, housing authorities and other governmental agencies Assist with periodic and year end workpapers and documentation as necessary for external auditors to complete cost certifications, tax returns and audit preparation. Special projects and assignments as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline
- 1-2 years of real estate and/or construction project cost accounting experience
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to be flexible, work in a faced paced environment and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Assist accounting and construction leadership to provide timely and thorough information, insight and analysis to contractors concerning their respective development projects and related budgets.
- Prepare and enter all project job cost and journal entries necessary to maintain budget cost categories and ledger accounts to accurately reflect financial activity and balances.
- Assist with periodic project funding requisition packages for submission to various lenders and investors.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial statements, providing variance comments and similar analysis as necessary.
- General ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end, closings, presentation of balance sheet, income statement results, budgets and analysis
- Responds to inquiries from third parties including but not limited to owner, partners, lenders, investors, vendors, housing authorities and other governmental agencies
- Assist with periodic and year end workpapers and documentation as necessary for external auditors to complete cost certifications, tax returns and audit preparation.
- Special projects and assignments as requested.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Optional coverage such as Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
- Company‑paid Life Insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
- Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability coverage
- Access to a benefits concierge service for personalized support
- Access to mental health and well‑being resources
- 401(k) Plan with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6% of pay
- Contributions are fully vested immediately
- Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate
- Eligibility requires a minimum age of 21 and at least 60 days of service
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for pre‑approved education expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
