Real Estate Accountant

R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is an east side of Madison construction seeking an experienced, highly organized Real Estate Accountant to oversee the financial activity of multiple related entities.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, understands the inner workings of a business, and can manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will ensure transactions are accurately coded, invoices are processed and paid on time, daily cash activity is managed, and month-end financials are completed accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Multi-Entity Accounting

· Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple related entities.

· Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated.

· Manage intercompany transactions, loans, billing, and reconciliations.

· Maintain organized and accurate financial records.

· Work closely with company ownership and understand how business activity impacts the financials.

Accounts Payable

· Review, code, approve, and process invoices for the appropriate entity, property, and account.

· Ensure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and paid on time.

· Resolve coding discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and payment questions.

· Maintain efficient invoice approval and payment process.

Cash Management & Banking

· Manage daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts and entities.

· Monitor cash coming in and going out and upcoming payment obligations.

· Process rent payments, ACH transactions, credit cards, and other cash activity.

· Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records of transfers and intercompany activity.

· Communicate with ownership regarding significant cash activity and upcoming obligations.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

· Take ownership of the month-end close for all entities.

· Prepare journal entries, accruals, depreciation, interest, and real estate tax entries.

· Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.

· Review financial results and identify unusual or incorrect activity.

Compliance & Property Accounting

· Prepare monthly sales and use tax calculations, filings, and payments.

· Assist with tax registrations and annual Wisconsin DFI filings.

· Manage fixed asset and depreciation records.

· Track real estate expenses and assist with material inventory accounting.

What We're Looking For

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Experience with multi-entity accounting; construction or real estate experience preferred.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

· Experience with accounts payable, cash management, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.

· Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to prioritize competing tasks and quickly shift between responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Comfortable communicating directly with company owners, vendors, employees, and outside professionals.

· Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to manage responsibilities independently and keep priorities moving forward.

· Advanced Excel skills.

· Familiarity with Sage/Timberline or similar accounting software.

The Right Person for This Role

We are looking for someone who wants to be an important part of the financial and operational side of a growing company. You should enjoy understanding how the business works, taking ownership of responsibilities, and making sure the financial operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, proactive, and able to determine what needs immediate attention while keeping longer-term priorities moving forward. Strong communication with ownership and a willingness to step in and solve problems are essential.

BENEFITS:

· Health Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Flex Spending Account

· Health Reimbursement Account

· Life & Disability

· 401(K) Retirement Fund

· Holiday and PTO paid days.

R.G. Huston Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state and federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Send resumes to smanke@rghuston.com