Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a growing real estate and construction business in Midlothian, Virginia. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, preparing meaningful reports, and delivering analysis across residential, commercial, rental, and multifamily assets. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work closely with multiple teams to support sound business decisions.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the company and affiliated real estate entities, including tracking cash activity, inventory balances, financing obligations, intercompany entries, and operating results.
• Build and oversee land development budgets in partnership with the Land Development team, helping ensure lot costs are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Prepare combined and consolidated financial reporting for the organization’s real estate investment portfolio.
• Assist with short-range and long-range cash flow projections to support planning and liquidity management.
• Coordinate lender draw requests for development financing and help maintain supporting documentation.
• Track lot takedown schedules, deposits, and key project milestones to help keep deadlines on schedule.
• Review land and lot transfer pricing activity to support fair market value assessments and business planning.
• Contribute to annual audit and tax preparation efforts by working with accounting leadership and external advisors.
• Provide financial insight and modeling support for prospective land acquisition and development opportunities.
• Improve reporting efficiency by creating automated analyses, recurring reports, and forecasting tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application in day-to-day accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify variances, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced business environment.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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