Senior Development Accountant - Temp

POSITION TITLE: Senior Development AccountantFLSA STATUS: Exempt/ TemporaryThis is a hybrid position, working two days a week in Long Beach, California. It is a temporary position projected to be through November 2026.Hiring range: $84,139 to $98,987Note: The pay range is included in this posting to provide transparency and to reflect the potential for future compensation growth within the organization. New hires are placed within the hiring range based on their qualifications, experience, and alignment with the internal equity of existing staff members. Exceptions are considered only in rare cases where a candidate possesses highly specialized skills or expertise that are difficult to find in the market and are directly aligned with the position description.Benefits Include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision; 401(k) with match; life insurance; long term disability coverage; medical and dependent care FSA.Position SummaryThe Senior Development Accountant reports directly to the Development Accountant Manager. This position works closely with the Housing Development department and is responsible for the financial review and oversight of the budgets and reporting for construction and development of properties. This position supervises Development Staff Accountants and is the back-up to the Development Accountant Manager.Essential FunctionsSupervises and directs development accountants as assigned. Provides training, manages monthly/quarterly reporting, manages workflow of team, and engages in performance discussions.Coordinates with the development accountants on the pre-development and construction phases through stabilization.Reviews all draw packages for completeness, monitors submission of draw packages to lenderReviews financials comparing actual to budget and partners with Project Managers to keep projects in line with their budgetPrepares Yardi generated job cost reports that tie out to trial balance reports and draw summary reportReviews bank reconciliations prepared by the development staff accountants; and prepares bank reconciliations for assigned projects in constructionOversees the validation of ACH/wire instructionsEnsures project trial balances are reconciled, complete, and ready for the year-end audits/compilations, and cost certificationWorks with the Accounting management team to develop policies and proceduresApproves development construction payments: ACH Wires and Positive PayPerforms additional Ad Hoc Projects as assigned by the Development Accountant Manager and the Accounting Management teamKnowledge OfKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDevelopment and job cost practices and impact on General LedgerPreparation of Draw packagesContract Management in Yardi a plusYardi Voyager 7S or major systems experienceAccepted methodologies for budgeting and cash forecastingDemonstrates proficiency in Microsoft: Excel and WordSkill LevelStrong leadership skills; manage team of 4 or moreStrong analytical skills dealing with financial data and budgetsSuperior writing and communication skillsProficient in the use of personal computers and related software applicationsStrong attention to detailAbility ToAnalyze and monitor budgetsProvide feedback to Project Managers on development project financial statusSet priorities in a fast-paced environmentAffordable Housing experience a plusEducation And Experience RequirementsA combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.BA in Finance or Accounting, or related field and5 years’ experience in real estate development accounting or related field, demonstrating solid understanding of job costs, real estate accounting principles, and financial statement preparationPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboardTravel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be requiredThe statements contained in this position description reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.