Development Accountant

Rockefeller Group International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rockefeller Group International is seeking an entry-level accountant to provide accounting, budget and financial reporting support for development entities. You will code invoices, prepare journal entries in Yardi, process loan draws, and assist with monthly statements and audits.

Ideal candidate has 0–2 years in accounting, familiarity with US GAAP, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to work long hours if needed. Competitive compensation and benefits offered in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 0–2 years accounting experience; CPA track preferred.
• Familiar with US GAAP.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists in proper coding of invoices to GL accounts.
• Prepares monthly journal entries in Yardi general ledger.
• Processes funding and draw requests for projects with construction loans.
• Reconciles costs against budgets and performs bank reconciliations.
• Assists with monthly financial statements and reports for internal and external partners.
• Supports audits and prepares schedules for auditors.
• Interacts with development teams across regions.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial reporting

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi accounting software

Job description

Our people make all the difference in our success. We value innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and welcome passionate, results-oriented professionals to apply for our open positions.General Summary:Provides accounting, budget, and financial reporting for RGDC's development entities. Extensive general ledger account analyses and all other accounting procedures in order to produce timely and accurate financial statements.Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:Assists in the proper coding of invoices to ensure expenditures are reflected in the correct general ledger accountsPrepares and inputs monthly journal entries into Yardi general ledger systemProcesses funding requests and draw requests for projects with construction loans. Works with project accountant to ensure complete and timely loan draws are prepared and vendors are paid in a timely mannerTracks costs against Investment Committee approved budgetsPrepares monthly bank reconciliations. Works with Transaction Services to clear all reconciling items on a timely basisAssists with the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports for development companies internally and to external partnersAssists internal and external auditors with annual and all interim audits. Prepares supporting schedules required by auditorsPerforms special analytical and accounting studies as assignedAssists in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statementsAssists in the proper coding of invoices, including analysis and reconciliation to ensure expenditures are reflected in the correct general ledger accountsAssists with any audits of construction costsReconciles costs on Development Project Cost System to general ledgerReconciles intercompany balances and transactionsInteracts with general accounting personnel and the development teams across the various regionsAssists with the transaction closing process, review settlement statements for purchases and sales, prepares opening entries/gain on sale calculationsInteracts with joint venture partners to ensure information received is accurate and proper accounting principles are followedReviews JV funding requests and draw requests for projects with construction loans for completeness and accuracyEnhances professional and personal developmentPerforms other duties as assignedEducation Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree RequiredPreferred field of education: AccountingExperience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:0-2 years experience in the accounting field. Public accounting experience preferredFamiliar with US GAAP preferredComputer literacy required, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs in Windows environment. Proficiency with Excel and Word requiredKnowledge of Yardi accounting software preferred but not required. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sourcesAbility to read, write and thoroughly understand and apply financial dataAbility to effectively present financial information to management and employees in written and verbal formatWriting skills are very importantAbility to work long, irregular hours as necessaryLicenses / Certifications Requirements:Meets educational requirements to sit for CPA exam, preferredSalary Range: $75,000 - $80,000Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package.The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised periodically to meet the changing needs of the Company at the sole discretion of management. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.