Development Staff Accountant – Real Estate & LITHC Projects

HTG Management LLC; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Housing Trust Group is seeking an experienced Development Staff Accountant focused on real estate development, primarily in the low-income housing tax credit sector. You will support financial data, collaborate with project managers and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and budgeting across development projects.

The role requires coordination with lenders and auditors, maintaining project cost controls and adherence to company policies while contributing to team excellence in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in construction/real estate development accounting.
• Preference given to candidates with low-income housing tax credit experience.
• CPA or CMA designations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare financial reports for development projects (budget vs. actual).
• Prepare monthly construction loan requisitions (draw packages).
• Follow up with lenders to ensure timely processing of draws.
• Collaborate with project managers to review budgets and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Track development project costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Prepare job cost reconciliations.
• Review project invoices and expenses with proper coding and documentation.
• Assist in audit schedules and support auditors during financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective communication.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

2+ years experience in construction/real estate development accounting

Low-income housing tax credit experience (preferred)

General accounting and reporting

Communication and collaboration

Time management

Research and problem solving

Leadership and teamwork

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Housing Trust Group is seeking an experienced Development Staff Accountant focused on real estate development, primarily in the low-income housing tax credit sector. You will support financial data, collaborate with project managers and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and budgeting across development projects.

The role requires coordination with lenders and auditors, maintaining project cost controls and adherence to company policies while contributing to team excellence in a dynamic