Development Accountant
The Community Builders•Boston, MA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Staff Development Accountant will be based in the Boston corporate office and will have responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting for our Development department. This role will be a hybrid model consisting of 2 days in the office and 3 days remote per week. This position requires 1-3 years of real estate/construction experience as project accountant; Having Requisition/Draw process is preferred.
Requirements
- BS degree in Accounting or equivalent required
- 2 years of General Accounting experience required
- Excellence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with co-workers in an articulate, courteous and business-like manner at all times.
- Ability to convey issues and problems clearly both in writing and orally
- Capable of working with minimal supervision and perform effectively under tight time deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Having Requisition/Draw process is preferred
- Advanced degree a plus
- Real Estate or Non-Profit a plus
- Real Estate Development Accounting experience a plus
- Experience with YARDI Accounting Package a plus
Responsibilities
- Responsible for monthly close process
- Prepare loan draws in collaboration with the development team, track receipts by funding sources and costs by budget category
- Perform balance sheet account analysis and LIHTC basis analysis for cost certification
- Review underlying documents related to acquisition and investor entry to properly account for the transaction
- Maintain development general ledgers and sub ledgers for each property
- Prepare financial reporting with supporting schedules for monthly review with project managers
- Maintain intercompany ledgers for projects in consolidation
- Coordinate with auditors to support audit work, cost certification and tax return preparation
- Assist Senior Development Accountant with implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures
- Assist Senior Development Accountant with administration of basic tax matters
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
- Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
- Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
