Staff Accountant
JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our Trades Finance team located in Irving, TX. The Staff Accountant will provide accounting and financial support to the Trades Finance department by assisting with timely processing of all transactions and day-to-day financial activities. This role will be required to be in office 5 days a week.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Lead the processing and tracking of all Purchase Orders and change orders in a systemic and timely manner
- Generate weekly reports on Purchase Orders and change orders and follow up with any approvals
- Review the Master Invoice Tracker to generate reporting on key performance indicators on AP processing times
- Assist with reconciliations of receipts and invoices for complex purchases specifically related to inventory
- Prepare, track and upload monthly customer invoices for intercompany and intracompany transactions
- Monitor the accounts receivable funding to determine when outstanding invoices can be paid
- Assist in organizing and reconciling work completed via contracts or purchase orders and translate transactions in accounting system accordingly
- Record, post and reconcile journal entries in the general ledger
- Assist with preparing month end accruals in the appropriate templates and alongside all support
- Bank Reconciliations
- Manage the day to day accounting of the Trade Shop activity
- Assist in testing and support of accounting system changes and or improvements as needed
- Collaborate with operations and project managers to resolve system discrepancies and help improve system gaps
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and controls
- Ad-hoc reporting as needed
Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.Document procedures and policiesEducation, Work Experience, and Physical Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and pursuing Masters Degree or CPA is required1-3 years of experience required in real estate, construction, project management or similar industryKnowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting principles is requiredConsolidation and intercompany experience an assetAbility to meet hard deadlines and balance multiple projects at onceGenuinely curious with a desire to understand key metrics and driversExcellent communication skills, proactive nature, team player, desire to deliver highest and best resultsAbility to form collaborative working relationships and foster great cultureStrong proficiency in Excel, Airtable, Outlook and WordKnowledge of Yardi, Sage and or Workday preferredJPI has a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to :
Transform BuildingEnhance CommunitiesImprove LivesJPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to :
Transformative careers in a transformative companyComprehensive training and developmentPromotion from within at all levels of the organizationBorderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambitionNMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National BuilderReal Page Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 yearsDallas Business Journal Best Places to Work 2023Dallas Business Journal Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including :
Competitive Bonus Program4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)11 Holidays and 8 Early Release DaysMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)Paid Parental LeavePaid Volunteer TimeTuition AssistancePhone ReimbursementAssociate Referral Bonuses