Development Accountant
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Development Accountant role in Houston with a confidential real estate development company. Responsibilities include supporting construction loan draw processes, processing vendor and subcontractor invoices, managing accounts payable, performing bank reconciliations, posting journal entries and GL activity, month-end close, and financial reporting. You’ll track job costs for construction projects and property-related transactions, maintain recurring accounting schedules and project files, and provide light property management accounting (rent, security deposits, prepaid items, tenant billing, revenue entries) as needed. Ideal candidate has experience in construction/project/real estate development accounting or property management accounting, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Rent Manager and Procore (SharePoint a plus). Education is typically a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with Associate’s degree considered if experience is directly relevant. The role emphasizes hands-on, cross-functional collaboration in a busy environment with shifting priorities and opportunities for growth across both development and corporate accounting.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, real estate development accounting, or property management accounting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions
- Experience with Rent Manager and Procore is highly preferred; SharePoint experience is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred); an Associate’s degree with directly relevant experience may be considered
- Ability to manage details, stay organized, and follow through under deadline pressure
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with accounting, development, construction, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
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