Fixed Asset Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

This role will carry out day-to-day corporate fixed asset accounting matters: ensure accurate and timely cost allocation of the fixed assets, prepare monthly depreciation, keep track of new and ongoing capital projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Track home construction schedules, constriction-in-progress balances & other on-going capital projects (e.g. community amenities, solar, smart-home technology, etc.)
• Maintain cost allocations for all new communities (hard & soft construction costs to be placed in service)
• Prepare journal entries to place capital projects in service
• Upload new fixed assets and capital projects to the Yardi Fixed Asset module
• Perform analysis of the monthly depreciation of all fixed assets
• Actively communicate with the construction team on home & capital project completion dates
• Prepare monthly/quarterly fixed asset roll forwards & reconciliations
• Prepare & analyze construction budget-to-actual & underwriting-to-actual reports
• Calculate construction soft cost split between capitalization vs. expense (e.g. property taxes, insurance & interest can be capitalized during construction period, expensed after home is complete)
• Liaise with third party consultants (property tax & other)
• Assist with year-end audit – prepare & provide audit support and address audit inquiries
• Ad-hoc reporting and corporate initiatives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Accounting degree preferred
• 1-3 years or more relevant work experience needed, fixed asset accounting preferred
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills
• Strong in both written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Yardi preferred (or similar real estate specific property accounting software)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products
• Real estate accounting experience a strong plus (preferably residential real estate)
• Excellent analytical skills required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary and bonus dependent on experience
• Medical (company funded), Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Discretionary Time Off and Company Holidays
• Cell phone & fitness reimbursements, and discounted rent at a Quinn community