Construction Accountant

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Create and send lender and replacement reserve draws to ownership, ensuring all supporting documentation is verified for accuracy. Develop formal contract documents for awarded projects and manage the administrative execution process. Upload approved contracts into Entrata for corporate tracking, compliance monitoring, and financial integration. Process, review, and upload invoice submissions from vendors for all CAPEX, construction, and interior renovation projects. Assist vendors with specific corrections needed to pay submission documents to ensure seamless and timely payment cycles. Create AP invoice summaries to identify and resolve aging invoices where payment escalation or troubleshooting is required. Collaborate with operations leadership on operating and capital budgets to monitor performance metrics and budget adherence. Prepare and present detailed performance, budget, and project status reports to senior leadership and ownership stakeholders. Align construction timelines with property operations to minimize unit downtime and maximize overall community ROI. Utilize thorough knowledge of construction techniques and operational data to derive the most efficient methods for completing complex project tasks. Monitor project performance metrics, including quality, safety, and budget adherence, to provide early forecasting of potential project outcomes. Other duties as assigned. Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Advanced budgeting and cost estimation skills, including the ability to identify value-engineering opportunities. Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively when speaking. Writing skills must demonstrate clear and concise messages, while still coming across as supportive. Natural Collaborator
• Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity Values Integrity
• Proven strength in exercising sound judgement and observing the highest degree of confidentiality. Problem Solving
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Customer Service
• Must possess a genuine, service-oriented client engagement approach Project Management
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion Detail Oriented
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task Flexible Work Style
• Adaptability to the needs of the organization and employees Organizational Skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks; asks questions when target goals or dates overlap Computer Skills
• Subject-matter-expert knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.