Accounting Analyst

No recruiters, please. This is an on-site position in Eastern TN (not remote or hybrid).

At Universal Development and Construction (UDC), we value your hard work and provide the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. Join our team and take the next step in your career today!

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, UDC is a premier real estate development, construction, and management firm. We specialize in both residential and commercial projects, delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele.

Our success is built on the dedication of our team members, and we're committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in excellence, integrity, and growth. At UDC, you'll enjoy:

• Fantastic Benefits: Affordable medical insurance, with coverage starting the first of the month after just 30 days.
• Free Telemedicine Services: Access no-cost telemedicine for you and your family.
• Employee Recognition Programs: Celebrate and reward your achievements.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Full-time employees receive a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with up to 4% company match after 90 days.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Begin earning PTO after 90 days of employment.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Save more with special discounts.
• Competitive Pay: Earn wages that reflect your skills and dedication.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow with us through ongoing training and clear paths for promotion.

Be part of a company that invests in you. Apply now and start building your career with UDC!

The Accounting Analyst supports the Director of Accounting with special projects, process improvements, and reporting enhancements. This role is highly analytical and Excel-heavy, producing management reports and variance analysis for a portfolio that includes retail, commercial, storage, and multifamily housing using Yardi and Quick Books. The position also provides backup support to Property Accountants during month-end and quarter-end close and tax season to help meet deadlines and maintain reporting quality.

• Support the Director of Accounting on special projects (process improvements, system/reporting enhancements, audit readiness).
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, automate manual work, and strengthen documentation.
• Help improve Yardi workflows, reporting, and data consistency.
• Assist with testing and rollout of new templates, reports, and process changes; support other team members as needed.
• Maintain process documentation and SOPs.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc leadership reporting, including portfolio rollups, key metrics, and close summaries.
• Perform monthly/quarterly trend and variance analysis; explain key drivers clearly.
• Build and maintain Excel models, templates, and dashboards.
• Pull data, analyze results, and present findings for ad hoc requests.

• Provide backup support during month-end/quarter-end close (review reconciliations, help resolve reconciling items, assist with overflow tasks).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years overall accounting experience; 3+ years property accounting experience (mixed portfolio preferred).
• Mixed portfolio includes: multifamily housing, commercial, storage, retail, and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Yardi experience.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS; Power Query preferred).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ownership and follow-through
• Able to manage competing deadlines
• Clear communication
• Process improvement mindset
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach