Real Estate Staff Accountant

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant supports our real estate accounting and development team with duties including, but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations, cash applications, accounts receivable and payable management, and month-end close. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities and provides regular interaction with various departments and all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, etc.)
• Management of the real estate accounts payable and receivable functions
• Month-end close support, including cash applications and journal entries
• Uploading external trial balance and maintenance of mapping to accounts
• Assist with debt compliance reporting and construction draw preparation
• External audit support
• Ad-hoc analysis and special projects
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn accounting/ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate confidently with leaders and teams across the organization
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proactive, initiative-taking and able to take ownership of responsibilities
  
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree required, Accounting strongly preferred
• 3-5 years in an accounting role; background in real estate and/or joint venture accounting is beneficial
  
  
  

Company Highlights

• For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.
• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Hybrid work options available for most roles
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to the following ideals:
• Work/Life Balance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• An exceptional employee experience
  

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.