Senior Accountant - Development (Hybrid)

Salary: $80k to $94k Yearly

Location: Los Angeles

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes, and implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide and are growing daily. We are looking for inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team that’s affecting profound change and is having fun doing it.

Position Summary

The Senior Development accountant is an integral part of our growing Finance team. This position will have responsibility for all aspects of development accounting (single-family and multi-family real estate development) and is the primary accounting liaison to the Housing Development teams, co-managing monthly closings, and will work closely with the Asset Management team. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, a problem-solver, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing development cash accounts, acquisition closings, development draws, payables, and project/budget reconciliations.
• Provide oversight and tracking of internal and external borrowings
• Assist with the creation of new development ownership entities and funding sources in the accounting system.
• Provide regular and ad hoc reports for the Asset Management department.
• Assist and manage the process to develop program, project, and organization budgets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Assist with outside auditors and government agencies on contract issues
• Manage and perform other various accounting activities including revenue recognition and capitalization analysis.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Managers on managing monthly closings and prepare related journal entries.
• Other duties to be assigned.
  

Requirements

Professional Experience

• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience required. Knowledge of real estate development accounting, preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs, preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Adaptive Insights, preferred
• 3 plus years of experience
• Strong computer and math skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work with time sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines
• High attention to detail and effective prioritization skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and US accounting principles and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, preferred but not required

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving: Uses critical thinking to creatively investigate issues from diverse perspectives. Makes evidence-based recommendations addressing short and long-term needs
• Managing & Measuring Work: Sets clear objectives, monitors progress, and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality. Assigns responsibilities clearly and employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and solutions
• Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Organizational Values

• Humanity:Putting people first: We are committed to meeting people where they’re at, honoring their dignity, diversity, and experience.
• Community: Building a better future: Sustainable housing solutions are fostered through partnership, collaboration, and human connection.
• Ingenuity: Innovating for transformation: Systems-change requires relentless determination, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $94,000 yearly. This position is being offered at $80,000 - $94,000 yearly

Brilliant Corners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work