Project Accountant - Property and Development Accounting - Commercial

Hines • New York, NY

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About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. As an Accountant for Hines@JPMC, you will be responsible for analyzing and recording financial data, supporting the preparation of financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure accuracy of purchase order data that is critical for accruals, financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or Facilities Management
• Strong knowledge and application of purchase order systems and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency utilizing various accounting software and a 10-key calculator.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Work indoors approximately 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift general ledgers, files, records, and computer paper (approximately 5-35lbs).
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures, including preparation and review of variance report for assigned location(s) and account(s).
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data within the purchase order system to support accruals and monthly close processes.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, and Procurement to validate contractual purchase orders, monitor billings, and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform cash management activities, including recording cash transactions and preparing funding requests.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting by preparing contract and reactive spend projections and conducting variance analysis for assigned accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company/client policies & standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees