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Hillwood Communities · 2 days ago

Senior Accountant

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Hillwood Communities is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor, and advisor. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of large-scale residential developments, focusing on project accounting and financial reporting for assigned projects.

LeasingProperty ManagementReal EstateResidential

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned projects, including accruals, cost of sales, and revenue recognition

Manage all aspects of development and partnership accounting for designated master-planned communities

Act as the primary accounting contact for Project and Development Managers, ensuring timely and accurate financial support

Collaborate with internal teams to address project-related financial matters and ensure alignment with business objectives

Perform monthly account reconciliations and maintain accuracy across general ledger accounts

Lead the coordination and completion of annual audits for assigned projects

Review builder and vendor contracts to ensure financial terms and obligations are met

Monitor compliance with loan agreements and other financial covenants

Prepare and submit monthly loan draw requests and supporting documentation to lenders

Prepare and submit capital call notices for joint venture partnerships

Partner closely with the FP&A team to ensure annual budgets and forecasts align with GAAP accounting principles and the company’s financial reporting practices

Analyze variances between actual results and budgeted amounts, investigating discrepancies and communicating key drivers to leadership

Manage all aspects of financial reporting for assigned projects, including internal teams, lenders, joint venture partners, and public districts

Collaborate with internal team members on weekly and monthly reporting deliverables

Review weekly check selections and ensure accurate invoice coding

Develop and automate financial reports using OneStream to improve efficiency and accuracy

Qualification

Real estate accountingProject accountingFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelJD EdwardsOneStreamCommunication skillsTeam playerDetail-orientedSelf-motivatedOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in accounting, either through public accounting with real estate clients, or direct industry experience in residential or land development

Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, cash and accrual accounting methods, partnership and development accounting and contract compliance

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset

Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel