Senior Accountant

Hillwood • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillwood Communities is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing team in the Dallas, TX office . This individual will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of large-scale, master-planned residential developments. The Senior Accountant will focus on project accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment across assigned projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in real estate accounting, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complex financial workflows with precision. They will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take pride in supporting projects that shape vibrant, connected communities.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in accounting, either through public accounting with real estate clients, or direct industry experience in residential or land development.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, cash and accrual accounting methods, partnership and development accounting and contract compliance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Familiarity with company accounting software (JD Edwards) and/or reporting tools (OneStream and ReportsNow) preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned projects, including accruals, cost of sales, and revenue recognition.
• Manage all aspects of development and partnership accounting for designated master-planned communities.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for Project and Development Managers, ensuring timely and accurate financial support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address project-related financial matters and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and maintain accuracy across general ledger accounts.
• Lead the coordination and completion of annual audits for assigned projects.
• Review builder and vendor contracts to ensure financial terms and obligations are met.
• Monitor compliance with loan agreements and other financial covenants.
• Prepare and submit monthly loan draw requests and supporting documentation to lenders.
• Prepare and submit capital call notices for joint venture partnerships.
• Partner closely with the FP&A team to ensure annual budgets and forecasts align with GAAP accounting principles and the company’s financial reporting practices.
• Analyze variances between actual results and budgeted amounts, investigating discrepancies and communicating key drivers to leadership.
• Manage all aspects of financial reporting for assigned projects, including internal teams, lenders, joint venture partners, and public districts.
• Collaborate with internal team members on weekly and monthly reporting deliverables.
• Review weekly check selections and ensure accurate invoice coding.
• Develop and automate financial reports using OneStream to improve efficiency and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level