Cost Certification Accountant

Dominium; Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in affordable housing in Myrtle Point seeks a Cost Certification Accountant to prepare, review, and reconcile LIHTC cost certification workpapers for new construction and rehabilitation projects. You'll work with cross-functional teams and ensure accurate cost categorization while maintaining all necessary documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included, fostering personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, audit, or project accounting.
• Familiarity with LIHTC program mechanics or cost certification processes.
• Exposure to GAAP construction cost treatment and capitalization rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review LIHTC cost certification workpapers.
• Reconcile development budgets and construction draws.
• Validate contractor pay applications and invoices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong reconciliation skills

Detail-oriented

Construction accounting experience

Interpersonal skills with auditors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cost Certification Accountant prepares, reviews, and reconciles LIHTC cost certification workpapers for new construction and rehabilitation projects. This role supports the full cost certification and audit process by validating project costs, performing reconciliations and variance analysis, and ensuring accurate hard and soft cost categorization. The position works cross‑functionally with Accounting, Development, Construction, and external auditors to ensure proper measurement of eligible basis, ineligible costs, and final credit sizing. Additional duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares detailed cost certification workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Reconciles development budgets, construction draws, and final job‑cost ledgers.
• Performs accounting reconciliations for hard/soft cost categorization and basis eligibility.
• Validates contractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices for proper allocation and treatment.
• Supports auditors through information requests, testing documentation, and revision cycles.
• Drafts responses to auditor questions and tracks supporting documentation.
• Maintains templates, standard schedules, and reconciliation procedures.
• Coordinates with cross‑functional stakeholders on cost inputs, timing, and document completeness.
• Analyzes variances between forecasted and final eligible basis and credit delivery.
• Reviews legal, financing, and regulatory agreements to confirm alignment with financial schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement of internal controls, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Other projects assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, audit, or project accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build structured accounting schedules.
• Strong reconciliation and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable interacting with auditors and external reviewers.
• Experience with construction accounting, real estate development accounting, or job‑cost environments.
• Familiarity with LIHTC program mechanics or cost certification processes.
• Exposure to GAAP construction cost treatment and capitalization rules.

PAY: $75,000 - $80,000/year + 5% bonus potential.

About Us

Dominium is a purpose‑driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long‑Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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