Senior Accountant - Real Estate Development

Provident; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k with company match

529 College Savings Plan

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Provident is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of development and operating real estate assets. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, draws, and financial reporting across development projects and operating properties.

You will partner with project managers and third‑party teams, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and timely audits. A strong background in real estate accounting and proficiency in Yardi and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with exposure to real estate.
• Real Estate software experience: Yardi.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for development and operating real estate projects across the country, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and monthly reporting.
• Own the monthly draw process, prepare draw packages, coordinate funding with lenders, ensure timely disbursement of payments.
• Coordinate accounting for property acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing transactions.
• Manage capital calls and distributions for joint venture partners, including equity contributions and distributions per agreements.
• Prepare annual tax packages and coordinate with auditors to support timely audits.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Location: Dallas, TX

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in-office/2 days remote)

Position Overview

We are excited to welcome an experienced Senior Accountant to our growing team. This position will be responsible for the full range of accounting processes and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial development and/or operating real estate assets. As a Senior Accountant, you will provide comprehensive, full-cycle accounting support across both active development projects and operating assets — spanning land acquisition, project development, lease-up and operations, through final disposition. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established and growing company where collaboration, shared success, and integrity are embedded in our culture. We recognize talent and are committed to investing in your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage full-cycle accounting for development and operating real estate projects across the country, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and monthly financial reporting, ensuring accuracy under Income Tax Basis, GAAP, or other applicable accounting standards.
• Own the monthly draw process, including preparation and submission of draw packages, coordination of funding with lenders, and ensuring timely disbursement of payments.
• Coordinate accounting and financial reporting for property acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing transactions.
• Manage capital calls and distributions for joint venture partners, including preparation, processing, and recording of equity contributions and distributions in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Prepare annual tax packages for external tax preparers and coordinate with auditors to support timely and accurate audit completion.

Project Collaboration

• Partner with project and development managers, collaborating across teams to maintain alignment on project-related matters and timelines.
• Coordinate with third-party property management accounting teams to reconcile monthly operating activity and ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial results.
• Support senior leadership and development managers with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

Financial Statements & Compliance

• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reporting packages for lenders, joint venture partners, and internal leadership in accordance with applicable agreement requirements and deadlines.
• Interpret loan, operating, and organizational documents to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Experience Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with exposure to real estate.
• Real Estate software experience: Yardi
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Core Capabilities

• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership; consistently delivers results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to owners, equity partners, and third-party management team.
• Consistently produces precise, high-quality work, with careful self-review and strong attention to detail.
• Effectively prioritizes workload and manages competing deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and apply expertise across all areas of responsibility.

Why Join Provident?

• People-First, Family-First Culture
• Industry-leading developer with strong financial backing.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

Since its inception in 1991, Provident has developed over $10 Billion of real estate projects. We are disciplined and focused on executing deals that offer the best strategy for Provident and our investor partners. With over three decades of experience with opportunistic land development and vertical development in various key U.S. markets, our company thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit and an excellent track record of success. Over the past 30+ years, Provident has executed a diversified real estate investment and development platform. Currently, the $7.5 billion portfolio includes product types such as multi-family, industrial, master-planned communities, hospitality, retail, office, mixed-use, and data centers across the United States. Under the leadership of Leon Backes and Jay Hawes, Provident is a respected, well-capitalized investment firm, that has thrived through three decades and multiple market cycles with foresight, depth of experience, and a unique ability to adapt to shifting demands, market trends, and challenging economic cycles. Provident is in constant pursuit of flexibility, innovation, and professionalism in its operations and investments. By maintaining a streamlined decision-making process, Provident is able to capitalize on fast-moving opportunities and rapidly adjust to dynamic market forces.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base plus bonus, and the unique ability to invest in the Provident Employee Fund
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with company match
• 529 College Savings Plan
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request.