Role Overview

Handle accounting responsibilities for assigned construction and development projects, including job cost tracking and reporting.
Prepare job cost journal entries, maintain project-level ledgers, and reconcile and analyze accounts.
Manage project contracts, commitments, and budgets within Yardi.
Complete and coordinate monthly construction loan draw processes; communicate with lenders and internal stakeholders.
Perform cost analysis on projects, comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts; identify and investigate variances.
Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries (accruals, reclasses, and adjustments) and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and bank accounts.
Support preparation of monthly financial reports and internal management reporting.
Assist in maintaining fixed asset schedules and tracking capital expenditures.
Collaborate with external auditors; prepare audit schedules, provide documentation, and respond to audit requests.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and GAAP.
Comply with and support enforcement of internal controls; identify and recommend process improvements.
Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Work closely with the Accounting Manager on special projects and process improvements.
Always represent NexMetro in a professional manner and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned and assist the overall team effort in any way possible, including participation in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA licensure is a plus but not required
2-4 years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in real estate, construction, or property management
or public accounting experience.
Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts and theories.
Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Benefits

Servant Leadership: Lead with humility, providing encouragement and empowering achievement.
Collaborative Spirit: Communicate efficiently, effectively and respectfully.
Pursuit of Excellence: Inspire individual drive, focus and performance to create a best-in-class organization.
Do the Right Thing. Always: Act honestly, ethically, and responsibly.
The Power of Fun: Life’s too short. Make work fun.

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