Senior Corporate Accountant - Real Estate & Construction

The Lawson Companies, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401K options

PTO

Project bonus structure

Job summary

The Lawson Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger review and the preparation of financial statements for a growing property development and asset management firm in Virginia Beach.

You will handle monthly close, reconciliations, and management reporting, with opportunities to contribute to special projects and process improvements in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall general accounting experience.
• Consolidated books/records experience is helpful.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with SAGE a plus.
• Construction or real estate development background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) per GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaid expenses, AR, payroll).
• Prepare journal entries for Construction in Progress monthly.
• Reconcile due to/from accounts.
• Provide monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting.
• Reconcile and maintain construction loans and line of credit balances.
• Assist CPAs with year-end workpapers for tax returns and reviewed financial statements.
• Back up cash management duties, including checks, wires, and transfers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAGE

Job description

The Lawson Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger review and the preparation of financial statements for a growing property development and asset management firm in Virginia Beach.

You will handle monthly close, reconciliations, and management reporting, with opportunities to contribute to special projects and process improvements in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.