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Construction Accountant

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
San Antonio
 TX
Postal Code
78230
Country
United States

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Description


The Construction Accountant is responsible for all aspects of Accounting and Reporting as it relates to development and construction projects.  Responsible for job cost tracking, balance sheet reconciliations, research, and communication with project managers, project directors and joint venture partners on project status and payment approvals. 

 

Essential Duties

  • Reconcile projects costs to the general ledger.
  • Work with project managers or 3rdparty development partners to obtain information to book monthly draw accruals, or review accrual made in general ledger by partners.
  • Provide corporate reporting with capital forecast requirements.
  • Be able to read and interpret development and operating agreements to make sure we are in compliance with requirements.
  • Maintain the promote/participation schedules making sure the calculations adhere to the specific project agreement.
  • Review and enhance the existing system of controls and financial reporting for development and construction projects.
  • Responsible for the processing, reviewing, coding, tracking and general ledger posting of construction draws for multiple projects. 
  • Maintain the project budget in the system making sure the approved budget is entered.  Update the budgets in the system only with proper approval.
  • Work with project managers on variances from approved project budget.
  • Update construction draw schedules.
  • Process project change orders and budget revisions.
  • Work with project and asset managers as the project nears completion to develop an operating budget.
  • Verify, review and analyze property general ledgers on both cash and accrual and market value basis ensuring accuracy and adherence to established accounting policies and procedures.  Responsible for general and advanced accounting functions and for meeting the accounting department calendar deadlines.
  • Interact with internal and external customers, other accounting team members, asset managers, property managers and all necessary departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues and achieve maximum efficiency of operations.
  • Assist with special projects and other related duties as assigned.

At USAA Real Estate our employees enjoy generous benefits packages including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, USAA Membership eligibility, educational and professional designation assistance, business casual dress attire and much more! Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.  The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

 

 

            USAA Real Estate Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
  • 3-5 yrs. development, construction or fixed asset accounting experience; must be recent experience.
  • Experience with cost accounting and budgeting.
  • Qualifications may warrant placement in different job title.

Key Competencies

  • Advanced skills in Word and Excel.
  • Self-starter, strong attention to detail and deadline oriented.
  • Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills,
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks; meet reporting deadlines; and possess strong interpersonal  and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk and use business equipment daily such as P.C., copier, fax telephone, etc.; frequently required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to handle stress caused by multiple priorities, and other unforeseen situations associated with the organization.
  • Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.
 

Job Sector


 

Experience


2+ to 5 years


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