Senior Project Accountant

Jonathan Rose Companies is a green real estate policy, urban planning, development, project management and investment firm. The firm has completed $1.5 billion of work, much of it in close collaboration with not-for-profits, towns and cities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records for development projects
• Prepare draw requests for bank or equity funding from investor members
• Prepare detailed budget progress reports, variance reports, and cash flow reports
• Track pay requisitions, requests for information and change order schedules
• Work with Project Managers to monitor job progress and audits
• Work with outside accountants on tax returns and audits
• Work with outside accountants to prepare Investment Tax Credit eligibility certification (8609’s)
• Prepare interim monthly and annual financial reports in accordance with operating agreements and loan agreements
• Assist in other areas of corporate accounting and special projects as required

Position Requirements:

• BS or BBA degree with a major in Accounting
• Familiarity with proformas, financing, real estate development, and construction
• Excellent accounting and financial skills
• At least 5 years of work experience in a real estate development company
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously and contribute productively in a team environment
• Knowledge of tax credit and affordable housing development projects is preferred
• Excellent technology skills (Excel, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Yardi software, including Job Costing