Sr Corporate Accountant

Lawson; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson, an established local company specializing in property development, asset management, and residential construction in Virginia Beach, seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage the general ledger and deliver monthly financial statements.

You will perform balance sheet reconciliations, close processes, cash management, and assist CPAs with year-end workpapers, while benefiting from a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of overall general accounting experience.
• Experience with consolidated books and records.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programs.
• Experience with SAGE is a plus.
• Construction or real estate development background a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented abilities; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare journal entries for monthly Construction in Progress entries.
• Reconcile due to/from accounts.
• Prepare and/or review month balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Provide monthly consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting.
• Reconcile and maintain construction loans and line of credit balances.
• Assist external CPAs with year-end workpapers for tax return and financial statement planning.
• Back up Cash Management duties including check requests, wire transfers, transfers, draw analysis, updating bank registers.
• Assist Accounting Manager or Controller with special projects and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

SAGE

Job description

Description

Established local company specializing in property development, asset management, property management and residential construction is seeking an experienced accounting professional. Responsibilities include general ledger review through production of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, cash management and special projects.

As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions.

Lawson offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for our residents while advancing your career!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare journal entries for monthly Construction in Progress entries
• Reconcile due to/from accounts.
• Prepare and or review month balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Provide monthly consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet analysis for management reporting.
• Reconcile and maintain construction loans and line of credit balances.
• Assist external CPAs with preparation of year-end workpapers for tax return and reviewed financial statement planning.
• Back up Cash Management process with day-to day duties which would include preparation of check requests, wire transfers, processing transfers, draw request analysis and updating bank registers.
• Assist Corporate Accounting Manager or Controller with special projects.
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent?in Accounting or business-related field
• 5+ years of overall general accounting
• Experience with consolidated books and records helpful.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program?skills required.
• Experience with SAGE a plus
• Construction or real estate development background a plus
• Requires excellent analytical ability, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in teams.

Accounting operations of the company include:

• Communicate routinely on a variety of job-related topics including bonding, insurance, cash flow as well as contract agreements.
• Participate in the formation and implementation of company financial plans. Work with outside accounting/financial firms on monthly close-out procedures.
• Creating new accounting/operations procedures to prepare and manage rapidly growing entities and the evolving business structure.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends in written accounting procedures.
• Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with the design team, builder, site operations and some directly managed vendors.
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.

Physical Functions:

• Bending, kneeling, stretching, squatting, lifting to fifteen (15) pounds

The Lawson Companies is an equal opportunity employer that offers full-time employees a competitive package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, a competitive salary, and a project bonus structure.