Accountant I - Development - Central Office, Hayward CA

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Accountant I is expected to produce high volume of complex development accounting work, supports accounts payable and Assistant Controller – Development. Prepares schedules to ensure timely completion of tax returns of assigned projects. Performs the duties listed below and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare & publish monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports on development projects during predevelopment phase.
• Prepare lender draws primarily for predevelopment projects under the guidance of the Assistant Controller and with project developers. Prepare predevelopment financial schedules as needed.
• Assist Assistant Controller with preparing year-end supplemental schedules and other information as needed for the tax return.
• Prepare deposits and cash receipts for assigned development cash accounts. Prepares bank reconciliations for assigned development projects to be reviewed by the Assistant Controller.
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and other journal entries as required.
• Assist Assistant Controller in the month-end closing procedures and account analysis.
• Reconcile lender draws, funding payments and outstanding invoices on a monthly basis to the general ledger and construction reports.
• Ensure regular and timely filing of all financial information in centralized accounting files to include any supporting documentation used to make adjustments to the monthly financials.
• Prepare other project specific reports as needed.
• Coordinate with Assistant Controller to respond to request for information from internal and external parties.
• Resolve most issues independently; coordinates with Assistant Controller to resolve complex issues.
• Assist Assistant Controller and Development Accountant II on daily tasks as needed.
• Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2+ years related experience.
• Construction management experience desired
• Yardi experience highly desirable.

PREFERRED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Strong communication (verbal and written), decision-making, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of PC MS Office applications: Excel, Word.  Advanced skills in Excel (lookup, pivot tables) highly desirable.
• Perform detailed accounting office work accurately.
• Experience working with diverse groups, i.e. staff, residents, outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully me