Development Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Leading commercial real estate advisory company with 70+ years collective experience and $2 billion in transactions, specializing in serving industrial property owners and users across the SE, including Atlanta and Savannah, seeks to hire a detail-oriented Development Accountant to join their growing team. Company prides themselves in delivering high-impact real estate solutions with integrity, expertise, and results. This newly created position offers growth and is critical to supporting their real estate projects and joint ventures through accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles, preferably with real estate experience.

Company is located in the Buckhead area along the West Paces Ferry corridor. Convenient access to I-75, I-285, the Galleria/Cumberland area. Position reports to a Managing Partner and the Controller working closely with the Asset Manager and Construction Manager on projects. This is an on-site/in-office role working Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update accounting records for real estate projects, including bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation in line with JV Agreements.
• Record daily financial transactions including purchases, sales, receipts, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries, income statements, balance sheets, trial balances, and cash flow reports for equity and joint venture partners.
• Reconcile various financial accounts in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with partner reporting requirements.
• Support tax preparation by coordinating with CPAs and providing accurate financial data.
• Help manage construction loan and equity draw processes - tracking expenses against project budgets.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Collaborate with vendors, banks, equity partners, and JV partners as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP compliance.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (Yardi or other real estate accounting software is a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Real estate or project accounting experience is a strong plus.

Company offers a competitive salary to $90K (some flexibility for the well qualified) plus bonus and benefits include health, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacations, etc.

For immediate consideration please forward your resume in confidence to [email protected].

THIS IS A FULL-TIME DIRECT HIRE ROLE AND OUR FEES ARE ALWAYS ASSUMED BY THE HIRING COMPANY.

Keywords: project accountant, construction accountant, accounting, reconciliations, joint venture agreements, general ledgers, financial statements, financial transactions, trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, construction loans, equity draws, accounts payable, accounts receivable, commercial real estate, industrial property transactions, accounting principles, project accounting, financial statements, QuickBooks, Excel, Yardi