Accountant I (Construction & Development)

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Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States.

Our growth has been the results of a commitment to exacting standards and the belief that knowledge of the marketplace, when paired with the ability to commit to substantial resources, will bring exceptional rewards.

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Saul Company has a variety of skilled professionals within the following operating divisions, Property Management, Leasing, Hospitality Group, Residential, Insurance, Construction & Development.

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Saul Company concentrates on ownership, development, and construction of commercial real estate.The Construction & Development Accountant will be responsible for all accounting activities related to assigned Cap-ex projects.

Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems by performing the following duties:Duties & Responsibilities:Daily:Clear Checks, records Sweeps, and Transfers in Timberline based on daily bank activityIssue, track and execute Purchase Orders, Construction Contracts and Professional Service Agreements in Sage 300Review /set up Budgets and Change OrdersReview all incoming invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and coding and enter into Sage Paperless system for approvalInteract with vendors regarding invoice issuesEnter tenant allowance requests in Timberline and coordinate with tenant to obtain documents required per Lease for payment processingMonitor job progress and any potential overruns against contracts or budgets for Cap-ex projectsWeekly:Check run (match checks to invoices and transfer requests)Print, review, and analyze Job Cost reportsObtain valid Certificates of Insurance and set up in Sage 300Track outstanding/pending lien waivers on excel spreadsheetTrack and resolve outstanding invoice issues (invoices on hold) on SAGE CRE 300 reportMonthly/Quarterly:Review job cost (budget and commitment) balances and follow up with managers / General contractors to ensure pay applications and invoices are received for month end closingPrepare, update and distribute EAF tracking ReportPrepare various schedules for month end closingPrepare Escrow draw requests for fundingPrepare Bank ReconciliationPrepare Job cost entry and reconciliationPrepare and post development WIP entries to GLClose Projects and Commitments in TimberlineAdd Assets in Fixed Assets SystemAs Needed:Deposit misc.

receipts, prepare and post journal entries, prepare manual checks and set up vendorsSpecial projects as identified or requestedSelection CriteriaCommunicate effectively with vendors, management and accounting staff, internal and external auditorsInput and access information in the Timberline, Yardi and FAS systemRemain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of timeFocus on details; analyze and resolve numerical problemsPrioritize, organize and follow-upMaintain confidentiality of pertinent company dataWork cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a teamEffectively multi-task in order to manage a variety of deadline driven projects concurrently2+ years of experience in a similar or equal position to that of a Construction or Real Estate Development Accounting2 years +Sage Timberline, Sage 300 PreferredBachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four year collegeBFS7501The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation.B.

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Saul Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and we foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledPI161866560