Development Accountant - Remote

Greater Perimeter Chamber; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in affordable housing development is seeking a Development Accountant to support financial operations related to real estate development. This role involves post-production audits, financial reporting, and managing property tax processes, offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful community projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development programs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year professional experience in accounting or cost management.
• Direct experience managing property tax processes and appeals.
• Familiarity with GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conducts post-production audits of development costs.
• Supports internal and external financial reporting processes.
• Monitors tax trends and organizes year-over-year comparisons.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Cost management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

4-year degree or equivalent 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Accountant plays a key role in supporting financial operations related to real estate development and construction. This role is responsible for post-production audits of development costs and cost-related financial oversight aligned with GAAP. The Development Cost Accountant will also lead the tracking, documentation, and appeal support for property taxes across Dominium’s full national portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts post-production audits of development costs to validate accuracy and completeness.
• Supports internal and external financial reporting processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Provides cost summaries and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate cost allocation and project closeout.
• Creates project performance reporting to effectively communicate property tax variances.
• Owns and maintains detailed records of property tax bills, payments, assessment notices, and appeals for Dominium’s entire real estate portfolio.
• Tracks key deadlines and organizes all supporting documentation for timely submissions and appeals.
• Serves as internal liaison for third-party tax consultants and ensures Dominium's data is clean and audit-ready.
• Coordinates documentation and internal communication for all appeal-related activities.
• Monitors tax trends and organizes year-over-year comparisons to support financial planning and audit preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in accounting or cost management
• Direct experience managing or supporting property tax processes and appeals.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong organizational skills with a history of managing large volumes of property-related documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; and ability to generate and manage detailed financial records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and strong accountability for deadlines and accuracy.

About Us: Dominium is one of the leading affordable housing development and property management companies nationwide. We operate in approximately 20 states and employ over 1,200 employees. For 50 years, we have offered excellence to the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – creating long-term value, developing people, integrity, and growth – are built upon our company’s mission and vision. We offer a competitive salary, incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth opportunities and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Life & Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs.

Dominium is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Dominium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Travel Required

Yes . 5%

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