Staff Accountant

Description The Associate Development Accountant supports the development accounting function by managing project invoice processing, coordinating with utility providers to resolve invoice timing and tracking issues, preparing and submitting basic development draws, and tracking project costs. The role also provides support with month‑end close activities and other accounting team initiatives, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage development project invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with utility providers to proactively resolve billing issues and help prevent service interruptions or power shutdowns.
• Prepare and submit basic development draws in a timely manner.
• Track actual project costs and funding usage against project budgets and contracted amounts using the Job Cost module and related applications; assist with variance analysis as needed.
• Support project managers and other accountants with daily accounting and project‑related requirements.
• Assist with general accounting projects, including month‑end close activities and reporting support.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in development, project, real estate, or construction‑related environments.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with invoice processing, cost tracking, or job cost accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of real estate and/or partnership accounting is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong attention to detail.

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