Senior Accountant - Development

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee‑owned, passion‑driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 14,000 housing units in 17 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups.

We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

The Senior Accountant – Development role requires a diligent, detail‑oriented professional who can effectively multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities. This position reports directly to the Development Controller. The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting backgrounds with intermediate level of experience, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and preferably has experience in the real estate industry. The Senior Accountant – Development must be highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines, and work collaboratively across teams.

This individual should be energetic, dependable, and flexible, with a willingness to work additional hours when necessary, sometimes on short notice, and demonstrate a strong team‑oriented mindset.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Development Controller.

• Prepare and review 10–15 monthly construction draw packages for construction‑in‑progress properties, ensuring accuracy of sources and uses and compliance with loan documents and limited partnership agreements.
• Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Review general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee invoice processing and timely vendor payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships and adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Reconcile various bank accounts and manage the cash flow of assigned properties.
• Provide audit and tax support, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Prepare equity and construction loan closing draws and record property acquisitions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including construction accounting, corporate accounting and management accounting, to ensure smooth financial operations.

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee‑Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Cell Phone Discount
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences and delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 3 years of intermediate level experience.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.