Staff Accountant

Description

Wallick Communities is hiring a Construction and Development Accountant. This is an in-office position and will work from our New Albany, OH office.

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunities, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

• Care
• Character
• Collaboration
  
  

Position Summary: Maintains full accounting responsibilities for assigned properties to ensure financial transactions, statements, and reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Specifically, this role would be focused on managing the sources of financing during the rehab or construction period for LIHTC, senior living and workforce housing developments.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in construction accounting
• Experience including construction accounting for residential property management preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of HUD, LIHTC accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency in excel with an intermediate knowledge of advanced concepts.
• Proficient in construction accounting software, Yardi and ProCore highly desired.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting financial reports.
• Collaborative and timely communication across all levels of the organization
• Productive time management, prioritization, and organization skills
  
  

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• N/A
  
  

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for submitting monthly funding requests to financing sources while projects are under construction.
• Responsible for effectively answering questions that may arise from funding requests.
• Responsible for maintaining internal documentation, showing status of each funding request.
• Responsible for reviewing loan documents, determining the documentation requirements for each funding request.
• Responsible for maintaining all aspects of project ledgers. Including, but not limited to, recording of settlement statements, monthly funding requests and final book up to place project in service.
• Review project costs in the construction software for accuracy.
• Submit invoices to Accounts Payable and review project AP. Assist with weekly check selections.
• Assist in preparation and review of property audits. Primary focus on fixed assets.
• Assist with forecasting Development and Construction revenue.
• Determine process improvements and implement change.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Demands:

Position requires work to be performed in an office setting. Extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse; requires walking talking, seeing and hearing. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

Work takes place in an office setting with moderate noise levels. Occasional travel may be required.