Senior Accountant

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GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruitment division of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm. We provide qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries. Our Global Advisory and Accounting Network enables us to understand client needs, attract high‑caliber candidates, and assess candidate potential.

The Senior Accountant supports accounting for both development activities and ongoing property operations. The role assists the Accounting Manager with additional projects as needed.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience – 4+ years of accounting experience; development/job cost accounting or real estate accounting required
• Technical Skills – Strong general ledger experience; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
  Yardi experience preferred
• Skills & Attributes – High ethical standards and integrity; excellent written, verbal, and listening communication; strong organizational skills; high attention to detail and accuracy; effective time management and prioritization; strong analytical and problem‑solving; quick learner with a customer‑focused mindset

• Development Accounting – Prepare, review, and post payables; record loan funding receipts; record asset transfer entries; calculate and process development fees; record earnest money deposits; prepare overhead capitalization entries; record capitalized lease‑up losses; update development reports and maintain cost projections; review project classifications and record necessary entries; prepare construction loan draws
• Operational Accounting – Prepare, review, and post rent charges and payment receipts; calculate and apply late fee charges; maintain depreciation and amortization schedules; prepare journal entries, receipts, and other recurring charges; perform bank reconciliations; monitor aged receivables and support collection efforts; prepare deferred rent schedules and set up recurring entries; prepare and review month‑end close reports including trial balance, income statement, general ledger, AP, AR, and budget variances;
  
  track and reconcile tenant security deposits and tenant improvement costs
• Joint Venture Reporting – Prepare contribution requests as needed; prepare monthly joint venture reporting packages, including financials and variance explanations
• Support Functions – Assist with annual business plan preparation and building‑level operating budgets; support annual audit preparation and provide requested documentation to external auditors

Annual salary range: $75,000 – $80,000 a year