What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at The Howard Hughes Corporation?
At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accountant, Corporate Accounting is responsible for compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when preparing, reviewing, and analyzing corporate related transactions.
What You Will Do
Perform month-end close process, including preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis.
Review and approve accounts payable invoices and purchase orders.
Accounting for corporate cash transactions, preparation of related bank reconciliations, and coordination with the Treasury team and other accounting teams to resolve issues.
Accounting for payroll transactions while working closely with Human Resources team for routine and non-routine transactions.
Recording of payroll and overhead allocation from corporate general and administrative costs to operational segments including working with IT team and Human Resources team to ensure inputs and allocation rules are appropriate.
Special projects and other duties as needed.
ABOUT YOU
Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
CPA a plus.
1-3 years of accounting experience required.
Solid understanding of accounting processes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting ERP systems.
Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Interact effectively as part of a team.
Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
"Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
HHH follows a hybrid work schedule and physical presence is required onsite.
ABOUT OUR CULTURE
We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.
Personal Characteristics
Strong communicator and collaborator
Critical thinker and problem-solver
Customer-focused with a passion for employee experience
Self-starter with a proactive mindset
Flexible, highly organized, and detail oriented
Competency
Build networks
Courage
Curiosity
Growth mindset
Inclusive
Business insight
Communicate effectively
Resourcefulness
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.
Benefits Built for You
At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.
Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.
Competitive 401k plan
Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
Generous PTO policy
Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Howard Hughes
Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative place makers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.
Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.
This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.
