Senior Accountant, Special Projects

Hoar Construction; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar Construction in Birmingham, AL seeks a Senior Accountant, Special Projects, to maintain accurate accounting records for related-party entities, trusts, LLCs, and real estate investments, and to prepare timely financial statements.

You will work with executive leadership, external advisors and tax professionals, support decision-making, and help improve processes with strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and multi-entity accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with financial statement prep and month-end close.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, investment accounting, real estate, private equity, or family office accounting preferred.
• Experience working with financial institutions, tax professionals, investment advisors, or external service providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for designated entities and real estate holdings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules.
• Perform reconciliations of cash, bank, brokerage, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Record and reconcile investment activity, including capital calls, distributions, and management fees.
• Coordinate bill payments, cash management, and treasury activities.
• Support tax preparation and reporting with external professionals.
• Assist with real estate accounting and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Senior Accountant, Special Projects, is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and financial administration for designated related-party entities, trusts, LLCs, investment holding companies, real estate interests, and other special projects.

This position maintains accurate financial records, prepares timely financial statements and analyses, coordinates with external tax and financial advisors, and supports financial and investment-related decision-making. The role works closely with executive leadership, tax professionals, financial institutions, investment advisors, and other external partners.

This position requires a high degree of accuracy, discretion, independent judgment, and confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for designated related-party entities, trusts, LLCs, investment holding companies, real estate interests, and other entities as assigned.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, bank, brokerage, investment, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Record and reconcile investment activity, including capital calls, distributions, dividends, interest income, investment activity, and investment management fees.
• Coordinate bill payment, cash management, funding requirements, and other treasury-related activities.
• Maintain financial records and supporting documentation related to private investments and real estate holdings.
• Assist with real estate accounting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax professionals and prepare schedules, records, and supporting documentation for tax preparation and related reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with banks, investment advisors, attorneys, tax professionals, and other external service providers as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over financial transactions and records.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Prepare financial analyses and special reports to support executive decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, and technology-enabled processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, investment, entity, and other sensitive information.
• Perform other accounting and special project responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, investment accounting, real estate, private equity, family office accounting, or public accounting preferred.
• Experience working with financial institutions, tax professionals, investment advisors, or other external professional service providers preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, and develop financial schedules and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to independently manage multiple entities, priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to research issues, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate resolution.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work professionally with executive leadership and external advisors.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to safeguard highly confidential financial and business information.
• Ability and willingness to learn, adopt, and implement new technology and financial processes.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

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