Development Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rockefeller Group is seeking an entry-level Accountant to support accounting, budgeting and financial reporting for development entities. You will assist with journal entries in the Yardi system, cost tracking, reconciliations, and monthly statements.

0–2 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting are expected; CPA exam eligibility is preferred. Responsibilities include assisting auditors, preparing schedules, and supporting intercompany reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in the accounting field.
• Familiar with US GAAP preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
• Knowledge of Yardi accounting software preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and thoroughly understand and apply financial data.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to management and employees; writing skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices to correct general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries in the Yardi GL system.
• Process project funding and draw requests for construction loans.
• Track costs against budgets and assist with audits.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions.

Skills

Public accounting experience

US GAAP

Excel

Word

Strong writing skills

Ability to work long irregular hours

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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 accounts Prepares and inputs monthly journal entries into Yardi general ledger system Processes 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 manner Tracks costs against Investment Committee approved budgets Prepares monthly bank reconciliations. Works with Transaction Services to clear all reconciling items on a timely basis Assists with the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports for development companies internally and to external partners Assists internal and external auditors with annual and all interim audits. Prepares supporting schedules required by auditors Performs special analytical and accounting studies as assigned Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statements Assists in the proper coding of invoices, including analysis and reconciliation to ensure expenditures are reflected in the correct general ledger accounts Assists with any audits of construction costs Reconciles costs on Development Project Cost System to general ledger Reconciles intercompany balances and transactions Interacts with general accounting personnel and the development teams across the various regions Assists with the transaction closing process, review settlement statements for purchases and sales, prepares opening entries/gain on sale calculations Interacts with joint venture partners to ensure information received is accurate and proper accounting principles are followed Reviews JV funding requests and draw requests for projects with construction loans for completeness and accuracy Enhances professional and personal development Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree Required Preferred field of education: Accounting

Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

0-2 years experience in the accounting field. Public accounting experience preferred Familiar with US GAAP preferred Computer literacy required, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs in Windows environment. Proficiency with Excel and Word required Knowledge of Yardi accounting software preferred but not required. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources Ability to read, write and thoroughly understand and apply financial data Ability to effectively present financial information to management and employees in written and verbal format Writing skills are very important Ability to work long, irregular hours as necessary

Licenses / Certifications Requirements:

Meets educational requirements to sit for CPA exam, preferred

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package.

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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.

Rockefeller Group develops, owns and operates extraordinary properties across the United States. For nearly a century, the company has delivered exceptional experiences and value creation through our dedication to quality in the built environment.

We take pride in being innovative, positive and passionate about everything we do, promoting a culture of confidence and encouraging our employees to take intelligent risks. We constantly look for new ways to collaborate and strengthen the bonds between employees and the company, one another, and with clients, partners and the greater community. This spirit challenges us to live up to our mission and makes Rockefeller Group a truly special place to work.

When our employees are at their best, so is Rockefeller Group. That’s why we provide competitive compensation, attractive benefits and a healthy work/life balance.