Project Accountant

ASA Properties; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASA Properties in New Braunfels, Texas is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project budgets, job costing, and financials for multiple entities within our Veramendi development. This role requires experience in property management or development and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.

You will maintain the job costing system, prepare accruals, reconcile budgets and balance sheets, and support cash flow forecasting using Excel and ERP tools (MRI/Yardi).

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of real estate development experience preferred.
• Experience with job cost codes and job costing systems is preferred.
• Based in the greater San Antonio-New Braunfels area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office suite, Excel, and ERP platforms such as MRI or Yardi.
• Experience with cloud storage tools like Dropbox.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply accounting policies to ensure standards compliance.
• Update and manage the Job Costing System.
• Lead data entry and historical record keeping in a team setting.
• Prepare accrual entries and related journals.
• Track and manage property taxes for the community.
• Update the chart of accounts for corporate entities.
• Work with lenders to complete and draw loans.
• Prepare and reconcile budgets for multiple projects.
• Balance sheet and select P&L reconciliations; prepare schedules for reporting.
• Analyze account activity and assist with variance explanations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking with accurate data.
• Build Excel-based reconciliations and analytical schedules.
• Complete NNN reconciliations for tenant expenses and suggest increases when applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Finance/Accounting degree or related

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MRI

Yardi

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Dropbox

Job description

Our team is expanding! ASA Properties is headquartered in pristine New Braunfels, Texas and is the real estate developer of the 2,400-acre master planned community called Veramendi. By partnering with community and industry leaders, we build inclusive places that connect people through the provision of remarkable natural spaces and vibrant built environments. We are committed to responsible and sustainable growth that enriches the authentic New Braunfels experience. Our select team is tasked with delivering each facet of Veramendi, from land development and construction management to property management and commercial sales. We are currently seeking a Project Accountant with experience in property management or property development to manage project budgets, job cost systems, and financials for a range of projects and corporate entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Accountant will:

• Interpret and apply established accounting policies and procedures to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Update and Manage Job Costing System
• Lead and support data entry and historical record keeping efforts in a team environment.
• Preparing accrual entries and associated journals regularly.
• Track and manage property Taxes for the community
• Update and manage the chart of accounts for the corporate entities
• Work with lending partners to complete and draw loans
• Prepare and reconcile budgets for multiple projects
• Complete balance sheet, and selected P&L account reconciliation
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal financial reporting
• Analyze account activity and assist with variance explanations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow tracking with accurate data
• Build and maintain Excel-based reconciliations and analytical schedules
• Complete NNN reconciliations for tenant expenses and suggest increases when applicable

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Note: this position description outlines the basic tasks and requirements of the position. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties for the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to Five years of real estate development experience preferred.
• Experience with job cost codes and job costing systems is preferred.
• Permanently located in the greater San Antonio-New Braunfels area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with enterprise accounting platforms such as MRI or Yardi preferred.
• Strong physical and digital organization skills. Experience with cloud-based file shares such as DropBox preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to achieve deadlines are central to the success of the position.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position with requires the Property Accountant to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity necessary. The Property Accountant may occasionally be required to perform their duties on-site which may present certain occupational safety hazards and therefore must use their best efforts to comply with OSHA standards.