Project Accountant

Brookfield Properties•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Your Team Working within the Regional Financial team, this position assists in preparing and communicating the operating and financial results of the Division. This position is responsible for working with team members in the preparation of the operating and financial results of the Division.as well as recording activities such as cash management (recording deposits, bank reconciliations), accounts receivable, sales transactions, and cost of sales. This role interacts with multiple departments and supports the business as necessary. Your Key Deliverables The Staff Accountant interacts with multiple departments and gathers information to ensure accurate system reporting. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: Working with Operation field team to ensure data/milestones are accurate Run Job cost reports to ensure proper and correct classification of inventory items. Working closely with the escrow team to monitor dates and ensure reporting is accurate. The Staff Accountant will ensure the Region’s day-to-day accounting transactions are recorded accurately, completely, on a timely basis and in accordance with corporate's accounting policies. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: Bank Reconciliations, deposits, booking of routine journal entries Assistance during quarter end, month end, and other timelines to meet specific deliverables. Booking sales and cost of sales entries Maintaining the General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliations while upholding accuracy and deadlines. Tie out Inventory between job cost & General Ledge The Staff Accountant provides assistance in preparation of the operating and financial results of the Division. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: Prepares month-end, quarter-end and year-end working papers, including supporting financial and operational statements, and preliminary variance analysis Prepares quarterly and year-end corporate schedules Prepares ad hoc analysis, as requested Attends various department and interdepartmental meetings to obtain information for reporting and to provide information to other departments Under the direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant strives to provide accurate data entry, timely reporting, and effective general support in all areas related to accounting, finance and operations. Special projects as assigned include contributing to one-time assignments, participating in software enhancements, audit assistance, and supporting co-workers during periods of high volume or transition

Requirements

The Staff Accountant should either possess or be working towards a recognized accounting designation.
A Bachelor’s degree along with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience degree is preferred.
Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and computerized accounting systems.
Good understanding of Job Costing and project accounting.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Working with Operation field team to ensure data/milestones are accurate
Run Job cost reports to ensure proper and correct classification of inventory items.
Working closely with the escrow team to monitor dates and ensure reporting is accurate.
Bank Reconciliations, deposits, booking of routine journal entries
Assistance during quarter end, month end, and other timelines to meet specific deliverables.
Booking sales and cost of sales entries
Maintaining the General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliations while upholding accuracy and deadlines.
Tie out Inventory between job cost & General Ledge
Prepares month-end, quarter-end and year-end working papers, including supporting financial and operational statements, and preliminary variance analysis
Prepares quarterly and year-end corporate schedules
Prepares ad hoc analysis, as requested
Attends various department and interdepartmental meetings to obtain information for reporting and to provide information to other departments
Under the direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant strives to provide accurate data entry, timely reporting, and effective general support in all areas related to accounting, finance and operations.
Special projects as assigned include contributing to one-time assignments, participating in software enhancements, audit assistance, and supporting co-workers during periods of high volume or transition