Senior Staff Accountant for Corporate & Development

Housing Trust Group•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At HTG, we are always looking for great talent and believe in teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and long-term decision-making. We encourage creativity, flexibility, and innovative approaches, always acting fairly, rightly, and ethically. Housing Trust Group (HTG) is an award-winning full-service developer of multifamily residential communities with real estate transactions exceeding $4 billion across Florida, the Southeastern U.S., Texas, Illinois, and Arizona. HTG develops, builds, and manages a diverse portfolio including affordable, workforce, market-rate, mixed-income, and mixed-use developments. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to support both corporate and development accounting functions, with a focus on pre-development activities, transaction processing, reconciliations, cost tracking, compliance support, and financial documentation. This salaried position reports to the Controller & Assistant Controller of the Corporate Department and will be a primary contributor to management reporting. The role demands strong attention to detail, the ability to manage recurring daily and monthly responsibilities, and effective collaboration across Accounting, Development, Compliance, and external partners. It may require flexibility beyond a traditional workweek in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, accountable, and proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Candidates with strong experience in real estate development or project accounting will be highly considered.
Proficiency and aptitude for general accounting software programs, including Microsoft Office, Yardi, Adobe.
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage recurring daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude toward change and process improvement

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required.
Preference will be given to candidates with the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.

Responsibilities

Prepare all accounting entries related to assigned areas and ensure the accuracy of accounts and balances.
Prepare monthly variance explanations for significant fluctuations of Actual to Budget and Prior Period for assigned entities.
Prepare monthly schedules as part of the month-end process.
Record daily cash activity other than funding, including bank fees, refunds, and miscellaneous receipts or disbursements.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned entities.
Communicate with internal departments to reconcile intercompany balances.
Track and record pre-development costs.
Prepare job cost reconciliations for pre-development projects.
Transfer project costs appropriately between phases to ensure proper job cost reporting.
Assist with opening bank accounts for pre-development entities.
Track cost certification items, including invoices, agreements, and eligibility support.
Review account payable activities for accuracy and timeliness of the invoice entry.
Communicate with external CPA firms and provide requested documentation as necessary.
Follow the Company’s established accounting processes.
Make recommendations to improve existing processes.
Assist with special projects/requests as necessary.