Manager, Project GC Accounting

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation.  For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.”  JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Project GC Accounting to join our Financial Services team located in Dallas, TX. The Manager, Project GC Accounting is a key management position with responsibility for all aspects of financial management and support related to ongoing construction operations activities for assigned JPI projects.

The position works closely with the Construction team, to ensure that all project hard costs are appropriately accounted for and controlled. The position also works closely with the Project Owner Accounting team, to ensure seamless handover of financial data and processes related to project soft costs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Hard Cost Transactions:

• Procore Project set up
• Link companies/suppliers to Procore
• Send budgets to Workday
• Send subcontractor invoices to Workday

Hard Cost Draw and Reporting Process:

• Send commitments to Workday
• Create and Submit the Monthly Draw Report
• Create the Closing Draw

Soft Cost Draw and Reporting Process:

• Support the Soft Closing Draw
• Maintain and process Funding Sources

Project Set Up:

• Create the Project Plan
• Create the Resource Plan for Project

Project Transactions:

• Create Accounting Journals
• Create Accounting Adjustments
• Create Accounting Reversals
• Create Recurring Journals

Miscellaneous:

• Settlement Runs for Expenses and Suppliers
• Procurement Card Transaction Verification
• Process Supplier Invoice Exceptions
• Create Customer Invoices for Billable Transactions
• Record Customer Payments
• Support Corporate Accounting with the close process

Other Duties:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Mentor, train, manage, appraise and provide leadership for the Project GC Accountant team
• Encourage personal development and professional growth for all members of the Project GC Accountant team
• Coordinate the annual budget process
• Lead and encourage all associates to document, enforce and continuously improve JPI financial procedures and policies
• Act as a liaison with the Business Systems team to resolve systems issues
• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s Culture and Guiding Principles
• Engage with Development Managers and team in monitoring project costs, and creating, reviewing and revising budgets
• Assist Regional Development team with special projects

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years experience in accounting, finance, and/or construction cost management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Expert in JPI Finance Systems and Processes (Procore, Workday)
• Must possess a high level of professionalism, organization, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Self-starter and able to work with little supervision
• Highly proficient in broader JPI business activities
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach and mentor others

Why work for us?
 

We have a 35-y