Our client, a privately held, full-service real estate development company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant is a highly motivated individual responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of assigned properties. Responsibilities include performing creating development draw packages, month-end close, reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis, posting journal entries, completing monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing final product, and other duties as assigned. This position is fully in office, with the possibility of 1 day/week WFH, in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly full-cycle accounting functions for multiple Single-Family and Multi-Family developments including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and monitoring/reviewing receivables and payables.


• Review and maintain cash balances for assigned properties. Must submit funding requests as necessary and approve bill payments.


• Ensure timely payment of real estate taxes.


• Complete the monthly construction draw process for assigned development entities and assist with the month-end financial close process of those entities, including related owner entities. Process includes reviewing job costs for budget variances, cost code errors, and other posting errors on invoices, etc.


• Handle fixed asset accounting functions and manage depreciation schedules, as necessary.


• Support the Partnership Controller by serving as a first level reviewer for monthly draw reporting packages, monthly financial packets, and other reports as requested.


• Assist with year-end audits and tax returns.


• Participate in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting


• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with relevant construction or real estate experience helpful


• Sage 300 (formerly Timberline) preferred


• Strong analytical and organizational skills required, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines


• Excellent time management skills, drive to take initiative, use of good judgment, strong sense of urgency and attention to detail in order to carry multiple projects through to completion


• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events


• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers through email, on the phone and in person


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel


• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential


• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary


• CPA license considered a strong plus


• Public accounting experience preferred