Staff Accountant
$84,000–$87,500 year
On-siteEl Paso, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the Development Department's construction and loan closing process, including draw submission, preparation, and permanent loan conversion. Maintain general ledger integrity through monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and inter-company transactions while preparing project-level financial reports to identify cost variances. Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual reporting to track key performance indicators and ensure audit-ready documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lenders, and counsel to resolve business challenges and implement agency initiatives. Ensure proper internal controls are consistently monitored.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 3 years in general ledger and development/construction accounting
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and budget variance analysis
- Previous direct working experience performing inter-company transactions and reconciliations
- Working experience in participating and contributing to the completion of corporate and statutory audits, including the preparation of audit schedules
- Knowledge and experience in the application of financial reporting principles
- Ability to maintain professionalism while under pressure related to multiple deadlines demands
- Ability to analyze, review, and complete reports within specific deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and organize assigned tasks to achieve optimal use of time
- High proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
- Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work with little supervision, and exercise independent judgment
- On-site presence in El Paso, TX
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of and direct experience with HUD-regulated public housing accounting and compliance (e.g., PHAS, HUD reporting requirements)
- Previous working experience with YARDI
- Experience in real estate or construction accounting
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/English)
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