Staff Accountant

Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world's leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.

Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered 50,000 single-family lots in master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica. These communities continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds.

By purposefully designing trails, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities believes in the power of community. For more information, please visit  .

Hillwood Communities is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Accounting team in Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this multifaceted role spans accounts payable, project accounting, and corporate accounting functions while supporting the financial management of active development projects. The Staff Accountant serves as the division owner of the systems and workflows that support payables and invoice processing, helping drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the accounting function.

In addition, this position supports month-end close activities, financial reporting, and project accounting responsibilities while serving as a key financial resource to project and development teams throughout the lifecycle of residential development projects.

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management:

• Serve as the main point person coordinating vendor payments
• Process and monitor operational invoices and development pay apps through our AP automation platform, coding to the correct project, business unit, and account
• Own the weekly check run: prepare the open payables report, confirm approvals, and coordinate payment release
• Administer the invoice workflow platform — routing tables, approver assignments, exception handling, and user support
• Set up and verify vendors, including ACH enrollment with verbal verification controls and W-9 collection
• Research payable questions including prior balances and payment status
• Build strong working relationships with vendors and the Communities team, and coordinate with our third-party offshore accounting team
• Prepare stop payment requests and coordinate with the bank
• Review retainage held and released across active projects for accuracy

Expense Management and Corporate Card Administration:

• Review and process employee expense reports ensuring proper coding and policy compliance
• Administer the corporate card program: transaction review, receipt substantiation, approval routing, and the monthly journal entry

Project Accounting and Reporting:

• Manage all aspects of development and partnership accounting for designated community or ancillary business
• Own the month-end close process for assigned projects, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, cost of sales, and revenue recognition
• Collaborate with and support cross-functionally the Project and Development Managers, serving as a key financial resource and leading the monthly cost tracker meeting for assigned projects to ensure alignment and accurate, up-to-date cost tracking
• Prepare and submit monthly loan draw requests and supporting documentation to lenders
• Prepare and…