Senior Accountant

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY: ProTerra Properties is a rapidly growing real estate investment and management company. The portfolio value of $170MM includes residential rental property management, commercial retail/office/warehouse construction and property management, land development for residential and commercial use, and construction lending. The 21 active projects/properties, each held in a different entity, generate over $5.6MM in annual revenue. The accountant will be responsible for all accounting functions to maintain a complete and accurate set of financial records for multiple companies as well as producing proformas for prospective and existing projects. Our core values are relationship-oriented, results-oriented, persistent, teamwork, positive, and respected. You can make a difference in our small team environment which fosters learning and trust.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Unique and fast-paced job that combines financial analysis, job cost accounting, and general accounting skills and responsibilities in a supportive team-oriented environment.

Accounting responsibilities include:

• Generate timely and accurate monthly financial reports including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow for each entity.
• Prepare bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations.
• Record and balance intercompany receivables and payables.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and maintain associated subledgers (prepaids, depreciation, cost of goods sold, revenue recognition, deferred gain, etc.).
• Calculate and invoice monthly intercompany fee billings.
• Provide assistance as needed to Bookkeeper with AP processing including: invoice approvals, invoice coding, process lien waivers, prepare checks for bi-monthly bill payment, and maintain paperless documentation/files.
• Provide other assistance as needed to Bookkeeper to facilitate timely month-end close (record deposits, post miscellaneous tenant charges, post tenant lease amendments, etc.)
• Back-up for Bookkeeper: Prepare construction and development loan draw requests for bank submission.

Job cost accounting responsibilities include:

• Forecast project spend and cash flows.
• Gather information for budget adjustments and maintain budgets in the software system.
• Maintain and balance job cost system.

Financial Analysis responsibilities include:

• Prepare proformas for prospective projects and update proformas for ongoing projects as required. Currently using Argus Developer and Argus Enterprise software.
• Updating proformas, forecasts, and budgets for investor group and senior management.

Maintain complete paperless filing system and documentation to support financial records.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in software utilization.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of partnership taxation.
• Degree in accounting.
• Minimum five years accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in public accounting a plus but not required.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to consistently meeting deadlines
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Planning and organizing
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Reliability
• Team Player
• Problem solving

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Initial vacation time 2 weeks/year, immediately available as accrued, plus 48 hours sick leave and 8 paid holidays
• Flexible hours and some remote work entertained after training period
• Medical, dental and vision coverage

REPORTS TO: Controller

SUPERVISES: n/a

STATUS: Exempt, full-time

SALARY: $90,000 starting