Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant About The Role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting for various real estate projects for our fast-growing organization. In this role, you will review, maintain, and analyze the general ledger financial statements for assigned projects and their related fund, debt, and/or equity partners from project inception to completion. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide accurate financial reporting for their assigned projects.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant with experience in property and construction accounting. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, job cost tracking, and ensuring accurate accounting across a portfolio of real estate assets and development projects. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of construction workflows, and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and project teams.

• Prepare and post journal entries for fund, property, and corporate entities
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Reconcile capital accounts, and general ledger balances
• Track and analyze construction project costs, budgets, and commitments (job costing)
• Prepare construction draws while coordinating with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and forecasting of upcoming cash needs
• Maintain supporting schedules for investments, debt, accruals, and other assets, prepaid expenses, and other liabilities
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Prepare quarterly variance analysis

• Partner with asset management and property management teams to understand property performance and key drivers
• Monitor and track operating expenses, recoveries (CAM, taxes and insurance), and leasing activity
• Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasting processes

• Process wires and ACH payments in accordance with internal approval procedures
• Support property level cash forecasting
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies

• Serve as back-up support to review and process invoices for payment
• Assist with coding and expense allocations
• Track receivables and follow up on outstanding balances

• Assist in preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
• Support annual tax preparation by gathering required documentation
• Maintain organized electronic documentation for financial records

• Ensure adherence to firm policies, GAAP, and fund governing documents
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency
  
  Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, plus three to five years of accounting experience in a commercial real estate, real estate development or construction field is preferred. Experience with property or construction accounting is highly desired.
• Experience with property management and/or construction accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Sage, Procore, or similar)
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience and knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Intellectual curiosity for IT systems maximization and willingness to identify process improvements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Customer service (internal and external) focused mindset.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Normal working hours, though extended hours may be required during close periods, audit phases or time-sensitive initiatives.
• This position works onsite in the Indianapolis office.