What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at W3Global?
About the job:-
- We are dynamic residential developer based in Richmond, is in search of a dedicated and energetic Accounting Manager to join our team.
- In taking on this growth-oriented opportunity, you will participate in the full spectrum of financial activities and planning, working directly with the company principals in a highly professional environment.
- You will be responsible for primary management of the company's bookkeeping, general ledger, financial records, vendor payments and payroll processing.
- This is a pivotal role as project volume increases and requires someone with not only expert knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, but also superior organizational skills.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for detail and quality; experience in real estate or construction is a plus. If you thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative setting and enjoy maximizing team success, then we want to hear from you.
- Review invoices from staff, contractors, and third parties; obtain payment approval from management; prepare electronic/ACH and check payments.
- Prepare and post General Ledger entries in QuickBooks, maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and reporting structures.
- Maintain and audit detailed project financial records in the company's project management platform, ensuring accurate job costing for labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead.
- Track and allocate costs to both completed and in-progress construction projects, ensuring proper classification and reporting.
- Create month-end reconciliations and financial reports (accounts payable aging, balance sheets, income statements, etc.), including Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and over/under billing analysis.
- Manage payroll, insurance, and benefits payments.
- Create annual operating budgets and track year-to-date progress against budget, including project-level cost performance.
- Track project schedules and budgets to prepare accurate weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Submit project financials to lenders to facilitate financing draws, ensuring alignment with project progress and cost reporting.
- Coordinate capital calls from and distributions to investors, maintaining accurate records across multiple entities.
- Support multi-entity accounting processes, ensuring consistency and compliance across all entities and reporting requirements.
- Support the Controller in the DC office with financial reporting, and special projects.
- General administrative and miscellaneous support.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred; Accounting certificate with proven experience considered
- 3-8 years' experience in accounting, including some financial management
- Knowledge and experience in real estate or construction a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for quality work with careful attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to both work within existing systems and processes and to create new workflows
- Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other deliverables
- Comfort level with financial software including QuickBooks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Experience with Buildertrend or other builder software platforms a plus
- High energy level, initiative, and problem-solving ability
- Highest degree of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000