Accountant, Development

Greystar Management Services, LLC; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

Disability & life insurance

Generous PTO & vacation days

401(k) with company match

Parental leave & fertility support

Sabbatical eligibility after 10 years

Job summary

Greystar, a global real estate platform headquartered in Charleston, SC, seeks a Development Accountant to manage GAAP financial reporting for a project portfolio. You will handle budgeting, project cost analysis, and liaison work with investors and lenders while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Join a collaborative Central Region accounting team, contributing to audits and financial planning as we support development and construction lifecycles across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1-2+ years of professional accounting experience; construction or real estate development experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and work independently, exercising sound judgment to drive tasks forward with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Applies GAAP to compile and analyze financial information into statements and reports.
• Maintains development and construction budgets across project life cycle; assists directors to manage budgets.
• Develops understanding of project agreements, investment materials, and cost classifications.
• Establishes and maintains professional communication with internal and external project stakeholders; responds to investor and lender requests.
• Manages cash accounts; performs reconciliations, wire transfers, deposits, and payment processes.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable, Finance, Asset Management, and Development teams.
• Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors; provides data and answers to complete audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Development Accountant will be responsible for all accounting duties for their project portfolio. The position will be part of our Central Region accounting team, collaborating to achieve department and company‑wide goals. This position should have the ability to work individually and, in a team setting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Accounting

Applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to compile and analyze financial information into various financial statements and accounting reports. Makes appropriate journal entries in the general ledger by checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and reconciling figures.

Cost Accounting & Budget Management

Maintains development and construction budgets for all aspects of the project life cycle. Completes various forecasting and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of job cost reports. Assists development and construction directors to effectively manage project budgets.

Project Abstracts

Develops a general understanding of the underlying agreements and investment materials for assigned projects. Works to become familiar with the specific sections that are relevant to better understand the overall structure, including commitments, cost classifications, JV and lender requirements, and project fees.

Customer Relationships

Establish and maintains professional communication with all internal and external project stakeholders. Ensures customer satisfaction by responding to various requests from external investors, lenders, and others related to financial reports, project and construction draws.

Cash Management

Accurately and timely manages all assigned cash accounts. Performs monthly bank reconciliations, wire transfers, deposits, and other payment processes to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner. Effectively works with development and construction teams to accurately forecast cash needs.

Collaboration

Establishes and maintains professional communication with all internal and external project stakeholders. Develops good working relationships with other departments including but not limited to; Accounts Payable, Finance, Asset Management, Property Management, Development and Construction.

Annual Audits

Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions. Provides research data and information as requested and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1 - 2+ years of professional accounting experience; construction or real estate development experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with creative problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑management skills, with the ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and work independently, exercising sound judgment to drive tasks forward with minimal oversight

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee‑only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off.
• All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service!
• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• *Benefits offered for full‑time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

January 1, 2027 This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.

Our continued success depends on our people. If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you!

Integrity

We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality

We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism

We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability

We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service

We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.