What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Hoppe Development?
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Primarily responsible for inputting data, processing transactions, and supporting the accounting function. Assist with the preparation of reconciliations, various returns, and generating reporting for the Company and all managed properties. This role has growth potential that can evolve and grow to support a long-term career.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Hoppe Development is a private office real estate development and investment firm. It is a leader in solving the housing affordability crises throughout the Midwest and finds innovative new structures and projects that help communities address their most challenging housing needs. In the past three years, the Company has positioned itself for substantial growth, and has over $90M in active projects in the development pipeline.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Position Location: In the Lincoln, Nebraska office
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Input and validate job cost expenses from subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and employees
- Process and send payments for other non-construction vendors
- Maintain various sub-ledgers, and reconcile to the general ledger
- Assist in the preparation of periodic progress and final billings to customers and general contractors
- Post payments from customers to appropriate job billings
- Assist in preparing bank and credit card reconciliations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
DIRECT SUPERVISER:
This position reports to the Controller, and will work alongside other accountants and office administrators
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum of two years’ experience preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn NetSuite, AppFolio, and Procore
- Working knowledge of real estate related contracts, construction accounting, and transaction procedures common in the industry preferred, but not required
- Personal traits of a high-level of commitment, motivation, energy, team orientation, professionalism, trust, personal honesty and integrity, and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value.
- Ability to communicate professionally in various forms with customers, associates and the general public, and ability to contribute to a strong team culture
BENEFITS:
We are committed to offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching and appropriate work/life balance.