Accountant, Development and Construction

Wallick Communities; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned affordable housing and senior living developer, seeks an Accountant for Development & Construction at our New Albany, OH corporate office. You will manage project ledgers, funding requests, and cost reviews for LIHTC and construction phases, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely reporting.

The role requires a 2+ year accounting background in construction or development, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical, time-management, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with minimum of 2 years of experience or comparable experience.
• Experience with construction and affordable / senior living development accounting.
• Knowledge of partnership / LLC structures and financing documents.
• Experience understanding various types of financing sources and flow of funds.
• Familiar with some type of automated accounting software, in addition to Microsoft Office software suite.
• Must be proficient in Excel with an Intermediate knowledge of advanced concepts.
• Must possess the ability to read and analyze financial reports and other accounting data.
• Must be able to respond to inquiries from assigned properties and co-workers.
• Must possess time management and organizational skills necessary for monitoring multiple development jobs.
• Must possess the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Submit monthly funding requests to financing sources while projects are under construction.
• Effectively answer questions that may arise from funding requests.
• Maintain internal documentation, showing status of each funding request.
• Reviewing loan documents, determining the documentation requirements for each funding request.
• Maintain all aspects of project ledgers, including recording settlement statements and monthly funding requests.
• 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 with a focus on fixed assets.
• Assist with forecasting Development and Construction revenue.
• Determine process improvements and implement changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Construction accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Accountant, Development & Construction

Location: Wallick Communities Corporate Office (New Albany, OH)
Job Type: Full-Time

Make a Difference and Own Your Future

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Means...

• Creating Homes for People Who Need It Most: Providing new beginnings for residents seeking affordable, safe, and high-quality housing where they can thrive.
• Pay-on-Demand: Access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within two weeks of starting your new job, paid time off, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401(k), and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being, and professional growth.
• Resident Stories That Stay With You: From Henry, who moved into his first-ever home, to Jaci, whose stay at a Wallick community allowed her to achieve homeownership and graduate college, kickstarting her dream career.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee-Owned, Resident-Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work supporting our residents also contributes to your financial future through our shared success and profitability.

Position Summary

You will maintain 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.

What You'll Do

• Submit monthly funding requests to financing sources while projects are under construction.
• Effectively answer questions that may arise from funding requests.
• Maintain internal documentation, showing status of each funding request.
• Reviewing loan documents, determining the documentation requirements for each funding request.
• Maintain 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.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with minimum of 2 years of experience or comparable experience.
• Experience with construction and affordable / senior living development accounting.
• Knowledge of partnership / LLC structures and financing documents.
• Experience understanding various types of financing sources and flow of funds.
• Familiar with some type of automated accounting software, in addition to Microsoft Office software suite.
• Must be proficient in Excel with an Intermediate knowledge of advanced concepts.
• Must possess the ability to read and analyze financial reports and other accounting data.
• Must be able to respond to inquiries from assigned properties and co-workers.
• Must possess time management and organizational skills necessary for monitoring multiple development jobs.
• Must possess the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to tasks.

Wallick's Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization's culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.