Financial Accountant

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) employer

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Financial Accountant to join a growing real estate development and investment organization. You will oversee corporate accounting, manage multiple entities, and gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, construction, financing, and asset management.

This role reports to the Director of Operations and offers exposure to budgeting, cash flow, lender reporting, investor relations, and year-end close, with emphasis on GAAP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; payroll.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities and budgeting.
• Develop forecasts and cash flow projections; manage distributions.
• Coordinate owner and investor distributions and prepare reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

AppFolio

Yardi

Sage

Entrada

Job description

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a growing real estate development and investment organization based in Madison, Wisconsin.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand beyond traditional accounting responsibilities into a strategic finance role supporting commercial real estate development, acquisitions, construction, financing, and asset management. Working closely with company leadership, you'll gain hands‑on experience across every phase of the real estate development lifecycle—from acquisition and construction through stabilization and long‑term ownership.

If you're looking for a position where your financial expertise directly influences business decisions and company growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Our organization develops and manages a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed‑use, and investment properties throughout Wisconsin. We take projects from initial acquisition and entitlement through construction, financing, stabilization, and long‑term ownership.

We value collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and a commitment to building projects that create lasting value for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Financial Accountant will oversee corporate accounting functions while supporting the financial management of multiple real estate development and investment entities.

This role offers broad exposure to:

• Corporate accounting
• Construction accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Banking and lender relationships
• Investor reporting
• Cash management

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process payroll
• Assist with monthly and year‑end financial close activities
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Coordinate owner and investor distributions
• Prepare financial reports and present results to leadership
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Maintain accounting records for multiple development and investment entities
• Track project costs, construction draws, and development budgets
• Prepare and maintain project financial models
• Analyze project performance and support underwriting of new development opportunities
• Assist with debt financing, lender reporting, and covenant compliance
• Review loan documents and coordinate financing activities with lending partners
• Review financial statements prepared by third‑party property management firms
• Support project capitalization and transition from development to operations
• Prepare year‑end workpapers for external auditors and tax professionals

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three or more years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Experience with commercial real estate, construction, or development accounting
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, AppFolio, Yardi, Sage, Entrada, or similar ERP/accounting platforms
• Experience preparing financial models and cash flow projections

Why Join Us?

This position offers significantly more variety and responsibility than a traditional accounting role. You'll gain valuable experience working alongside experienced real estate professionals while contributing to high‑impact projects and strategic business initiatives.

You'll have exposure to:

• Investment analysis and underwriting
• Capital planning
• Banking and lender relationships
• Strategic financial planning

As the organization continues to grow, this role provides excellent opportunities for increased responsibility, professional development, and long‑term career advancement.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$110,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Join Our Team

• If you're looking for a career that combines accounting expertise with the excitement of commercial real estate development, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to build your career in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the company's continued success.