Real Estate Development Accountant

Addison Group Los Angeles, in partnership with our client in Los Angeles County, seeks a talented Real Estate Development Accountant on a direct hire basis.

Job - This Real Estate Development Accountant will be performing General Ledger accounting tasks, loan draws, and filling out tax schedules. You will report to the Controller.

Job Site Status (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote) - Our client has a hybrid schedule (two (2) days/week) at the office.

Culture/Environment - You will be joining a business professional environment, as befitting a polished and cultured company.

Compensation/Benefits - Salary range is $90,000-$115,000/year. Our client supplements base compensation with bonuses and the usual fringe benefits.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTANT TASKS

Construction Project Accounting
• Track progress of all developments in the pipeline
• Maintain all cost accounting functions (journal entries for job cost allocations, accruals, capitalization, and fixed asset transfers)
• Maintain and analyze Project and Construction-In-Progress charges in their proper ledgers and sub ledgers (project revenues, costs, assets, and liabilities identified and allocated to each project)
• Assist Project Managers and Design partners in preparing and changing project budget work orders.
• Monitor labor and expenses.

Financial Reporting - Real Estate Development
• Prepare reports for development, redevelopment, and tenant improvement projects.
• Generate reports on the progress of completion of a project, using key performance indicators and with the assistance of a project manager and other project accountants.
• Create analytics for all Real Estate developments.
• Prepare all relevant disclosures for the company's 10Q/10K and other supplementals reports.

Miscellaneous
• Assist in external and internal audits.
• Accept any other ad-hoc duties as needed.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• At least three (3) years of work experience in the field of general ledger accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or another related field

Preferred
• Real estate/property management/construction industry experience
• CPA
• Big 4 employment
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTANT SKILLS

Required

Technical
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS)

Interpersonal
• Ability and desire to multi-task
• Sophisticated project management skills
• Analytical and critical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• "Can-do" attitude

Preferred

Technical
• JD Edwards

For all inquiries, submit your resume in MS Word format to me. I will hold all inquiries in the strictest confidence.