Analyst - Cost Accountant

Bridge Investment Group•Sandy, UT

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About The Position

This role focuses on the day-to-day accounting and administrative operations for real estate development projects and construction. The Analyst - Cost Accountant will assist accounting and construction leadership by providing timely and thorough information, insight, and analysis to contractors regarding their respective development projects and related budgets. Key responsibilities include preparing and entering project job cost and journal entries to maintain budget cost categories and ledger accounts, assisting with periodic project funding requisition packages for lenders and investors, preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, analyzing financial statements with variance comments, and handling general ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end closings, and presentations of financial results. The role also involves responding to inquiries from various third parties and assisting with year-end workpapers for external auditors. Special projects and assignments may also be 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.
Handle general ledger entries, reconciliations, month-end, closings, presentation of balance sheet, income statement results, budgets and analysis.
Respond 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.
Undertake 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
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 paid holidays annually
Parental Leave (Four weeks paid as primary caregiver, two weeks as secondary caregiver, with potential for up to twelve weeks for primary caregivers after two years)
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for pre-approved education expenses