Staff Accountant – Real Estate Accounting

Job Description

Construction A/P – Accountant | Optimize Search Group

The Tone:
This is an early career Staff Accountant role at a reputable and growing Dallas Real Estate company, located in Dallas. The company is seeking an individual to join an amazing group and leadership, offering an exceptional work-life balance with a true 40-hour work week. This role is integral for accurately recording, classifying, and monitoring project costs and expenditures, ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of their real estate and construction projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
• Pay: $80000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Controller, collaborates with Project Managers and field personnel
• Mission: Manage and monitor project costs, ensure accurate financial records for construction projects, and support general accounting and close processes.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Procore

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Cost Management: Partner with Project Managers and field personnel to properly record, classify, and monitor project costs and expenditures.
• Project Setup & Billing: Establish new projects in the accounting system, including job budgets, and complete recurring AIA billings and monthly progress payment applications.
• Financial Reporting: Update work-in-process schedules, maintain accurate project cost and profitability information, and develop project-level and financial reports.
• Accounting Close & Support: Participate in the monthly accounting close process, including balance sheet and account reconciliations, and assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Payroll & Compliance: Provide support with payroll administration for a workforce of approximately 50 employees and assist with year-end 1099 reporting and ongoing vendor documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree required, Entry-Level position.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong full cycle accounting, general ledger management, month-end close procedures, journal entry creation.
• Bonus: Prior experience in Construction or Real Estate is preferred; candidates from straight public or industry backgrounds are welcome.