Job Description:
Project Accountant - HRP Group
About HRP
HRP is a vertically integrated, multi-strategy real estate investment company specializing in the transformation of obsolete industrial sites into modern logistics infrastructure, mixed-use destinations, and pioneering innovation hubs. The firm takes a holistic approach to value creation that prioritizes community, environmental, and economic sustainability.
About The Bellwether District
The Bellwether District stands for Philadelphia’s one-of-a-kind legacy of leadership and its role as a bellwether city, from the early beginnings of the nation to the modern era. This project is a historic transformation turning the former PES Refinery into a 1300-acre state-of-the-art campus to serve as Philly’s new home for e-commerce, life sciences, and logistics leaders. HRP will remediate and transform a relic of the past into a global model of sustainable redevelopment, an economic engine for all of Philadelphia, and a space that the local community can enjoy. The Bellwether District team is passionate about and committed to making a lasting positive impact in the city of Philadelphia with this transformational project that prioritizes the community, the environment, and the economy.
Position & Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Project Accountant will support the Development Team in a day-to-day accounting capacity including the preparation of development draw requests, management of accounts receivables/payables, budgets, pay applications, invoice review/processing, etc. The candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the industrial or commercial real-estate development and/or construction industry and a great deal of experience with reviewing and processing construction draws. The position is hands-on and requires the candidate to work with various team leads in different departments. The ability to work independently, multi-task, problem-solve and meet deadlines that run in conjunction with the month-end close calendar is a must.
General Responsibilities
- Review invoice/pay application submissions for compliance with general standards, compliance with contracts, and completeness of support including sworn statement and lien waiver review.
- Receive and organize invoices/pay applications for internal review and outside equity/lender review and approval.
- Manage web-based accounting system including invoice entry, contract assignment, and focused monitoring of internal review and approval steps.
- Review and post new vendors, contracts and invoices/pay applications.
- Lead weekly AP meetings and payment processing.
- Collaborate with the Development Team and AP staff to ensure invoices are paid on time and deadlines are met.
- Manage construction loan draw process for multiple loans.
- Assist in creating internal project budgets at various stages of a project.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on teamwork, initiative, and integrity.
- High attention to detail; ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain high confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to identify and take on critical projects, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic/challenging environment.
- Hands-on, resourceful and a doer. Able to work autonomously but also operate as part of a strong, cohesive team; a willingness to learn and a high level of energy to see projects through to completion.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with various accounting software and databases, prior Yardi experience preferred.
- Must be authorized the work lawfully in the United States.
Reporting
- Ashleigh Zuggi, Assistant Controller, Finance
Location
- The Bellwether District, 3144 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Start Date
- Approximately 8/1/2024, or sooner
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