Project Accountant

Hines•New York, NY

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 with Hines, you will apply principles of accounting and finance to analyze financial information and assist with preparation of financial reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Two or more years full-charge bookkeeping/accounting experience.
Strong knowledge and application of 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.
Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

Responsibilities

Partner with the Property Manager / Project Manager to ensure accuracy of journal entries and general ledger.
Perform cash management functions including but not limited to: monitor and record cash transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
Prepare requests for new ACH/wire relationships.
Manage and coordinate accounts receivable process with Property Management and AR specialist including but not limited to: A/R analysis and collection, A/R aging review, tenant correspondence regarding balances.
Manage accounts payable functions including but not limited to: set up any wire/ACH payments, maintain vendor files and assist with any vendor inquiries.
Coordinate and prepare lease administration as follows: Set up new leases in accounting system, prepare tenant billings, set up tenant recovery profile/pool.
Prepare operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) as required per governing documents (leases, management agreement, etc.).
Record journal entries to the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP or other basis of accounting.
Review journal entries prepared by Staff Accountant, if applicable.
Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and/or review of account reconciliations.
Assist in Property and Hines Annual Plan/Budget/Projection preparation process by preparing revenue projections and variance analysis for certain accounts, generating reports and preparing budget package.
Maintain reporting and budgeting calendars for Property Management team.
Prepare information for various audits (e.g. external, internal, tenant), as needed.
Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules working closely with Property/Project Manager to ensure accuracy.
Assist in the setup of new projects with guidance from Accounting Manager. This could include setting up the property in JDE (or similar software), opening bank accounts, preparing rent start letters and assisting with acquisition accounting schedules/entries (FAS 141/142 purchase accounting, straight-line rent, revenue models).
Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met.