Corporate Accountant, Construction and Development

Wallick; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallick Communities seeks a Staff Accountant, Construction/Development to support funding, ledgers, and cost control for residential projects in the New Albany area. You will prepare monthly funding packets, review loan documents, and maintain accurate project records across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with finance and operations, with experience in HUD/LIHTC accounting valued. A strong command of Excel and construction software is essential to ensure accurate financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of construction accounting experience.
• HUD and LIHTC accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Submit monthly funding requests to financing sources while projects are under construction.
• Respond to questions related to funding requests and maintain documentation.
• Review loan documents and determine documentation requirements.
• Maintain project ledgers, settlement statements, funding requests, and closeouts.
• Review construction costs in software for accuracy and submit invoices to AP.
• Assist in property audits focusing on fixed assets and forecast revenue.

Skills

Reading financial reports

Collaboration & communication

Time management & organization

Excel proficiency (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant, Construction/Development

Location and Job Type

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.

What You'll Do

• Submit monthly funding requests to financing sources while projects are under construction.
• Effectively respond to questions related to funding requests.
• Maintain internal documentation showing the status of each funding request.
• Review loan documents and determine documentation requirements for each funding request.
• Maintain all aspects of project ledgers, including recording settlement statements, monthly funding requests, and final project closeout to place projects into service.
• Review project costs in construction software for accuracy.
• Submit invoices to Accounts Payable, review project AP activity, and assist with weekly check selections.
• Assist in the preparation and review of property audits with a primary focus on fixed assets.
• Assist with forecasting Development and Construction revenue.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience with construction accounting for residential property management preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of HUD and LIHTC accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, including intermediate-level advanced functions and concepts.
• Experience with construction accounting software; Yardi and Procore are highly preferred.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting financial reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Wallick's Mission & Values

• 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.