Senior Development Accountant

Socket.dev; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Seven seeks a Senior Development Accountant to lead accounting for Impact Development Group projects from predevelopment through stabilization and closeout. You will manage project accounting, construction draws, and budgets, while coordinating with lenders, investors, and external accountants.

Ideal candidates possess GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and experience with Section 3 compliance, HUD reporting, and Yardi Voyager or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with GAAP knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with general-ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with Section 3, certified payroll, HUD reporting systems, LIHTC, and affordable housing development.
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or similar ERP system is valuable.
• Development or construction accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and month-end close for development projects.
• Manage project accounting from predevelopment through closeout.
• Prepare construction draws, cost certifications, and budgets.
• Manage contractor payables, retainage, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Support audits, tax returns, and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate accounting information across multiple stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

General-ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Section 3 experience

Education

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

Tools

Yardi Voyager

ERP accounting system

Job description

POSITION: Senior Development Accountant

SUMMARY: The Senior Development Accountant leads accounting for Impact Development Group, development and general contracting projects, and related entities from predevelopment through stabilization and closeout. Functionally dedicated to Real Estate Development while remaining within Finance, this role supports Real Estate Development Leadership while maintaining independent accounting controls, reconciliations, documentation, and escalation of concerns.

REPORTS TO: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare financial statements, maintain general ledgers, and complete month-end accounting for Impact Development Group, development projects, and related entities.
• Manage project accounting from predevelopment through construction, lease-up, stabilization, and closeout.
• Prepare construction draws and cost certifications; maintain sources-and-uses schedules; and reconcile project expenditures to approved budgets.
• Manage contractor and construction payables, including contracts, commitments, retainage, change orders, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Establish and maintain accounting processes for general contractor activity as that business expands.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports, remaining-cost projections, and commitment schedules; identify and communicate overruns, funding gaps, and other concerns.
• Maintain property-level financial reporting during development, lease-up, and stabilization.
• Support development underwriting, financial models, funding applications, and project projections.
• Support financial statement audits, tax returns, cost certifications, regulatory reviews, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate entity administration, project closeouts, and the transition of completed projects to Property Accounting.
• Improve development accounting systems, internal controls, workflows, templates, and documentation.
• Coordinate accounting information across RED, Finance, Property Management, Asset Management, lenders, investors, contractors, and outside accountants.
• Serve as Impact Seven's internal Section 3 lead by preparing and maintaining project plans and coordinating requirements with contractors and subcontractors.
• Collect and validate Section 3 worker, labor-hour, and contracting documentation; monitor benchmarks and follow up on exceptions.
• Complete required Section 3 filings and system submissions; maintain audit-ready records; and support compliance reviews and audits.
• Build internal Section 3 knowledge and processes to reduce reliance on outside consultants while maintaining compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

NON - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend appropriate meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences and workshops.
• Participate in department and organization-wide process improvement initiatives

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility but may provide training, technical guidance, work coordination, and support to accounting staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting systems are required. Development or construction accounting experience is preferred. Experience with Section 3, certified payroll, HUD reporting systems, LIHTC, affordable housing development, Yardi Voyager, or a similar ERP/accounting system is especially valuable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Communicates optimistically, positively, and with honesty and openness. Maintains confidentiality of all Agency information.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to do basic algebra and accounting calculations. Ability to use spreadsheets or other database tools to summarize information and calculate amounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail. Displays effective problem-solving skills, identifies and implements innovative practices and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good interpersonal/human relation skills. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Should be a self-starter who is willing to take ownership of the job and work independently when necessary. Have an attitude of continuous self-improvement and optimize the processes and show independent initiative to bring any process improvements to the table to discuss with team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver's license with current state minimum vehicle insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Ability to cope with pressure and challenges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and willing to help others when needed.
• Show respect towards co-workers and Impact Seven customers.
• Be timely in communications and task completion.
• Support concerns with recommendations for improvement.