The Construction Accountant is responsible for all aspects of Accounting and Reporting as it relates to development and construction projects.  Responsible for job cost tracking, balance sheet reconciliations, research, and communication with project managers, project directors, developers and joint venture partners on project status and payment approvals. 

Essential Duties

• Reconcile project costs to the general ledger.
• Work with project managers or 3^rdparty development partners to obtain information to book monthly draw accruals or review accrual made in general ledger by partners.
• Provide corporate reporting with capital forecast requirements.
• Be able to read and interpret development and operating agreements to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Maintain promote/participation schedules, making sure calculations adhere to the specific project agreement.
• Review and enhance the existing system of controls and financial reporting for development and construction projects.
• Responsible for the processing, reviewing, coding, tracking and general ledger posting of construction draws for multiple projects. 
• Maintain the project budget in the system making sure the approved budget is entered.  Update the budgets in the system only with proper approval.
• Work with project managers on variances from approved project budget.
• Update construction draw schedules.
• Process project change orders and budget revisions.
• Work with project and asset managers as the project nears completion to develop an operating budget.
• Verify, review and analyze property general ledgers on both cash and accrual and market value basis ensuring accuracy and adherence to established accounting policies and procedures.  Responsible for general and advanced accounting functions and for meeting the accounting department calendar deadlines.
• Interact with internal and external customers, other accounting team members, asset managers, property managers and all necessary departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues and achieve maximum efficiency of operations.
• Assist with special projects and other related duties as assigned.

At USAA Real Estate our employees enjoy generous benefits packages including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, educational and professional designation assistance, business casual dress attire and much more! Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.  The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

            USAA Real Estate Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled.