Accountant, Operating Accounting

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to reviewing and approving capital asset additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation, and allocations. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for property accounting and preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports by compiling information, preparing and analyzing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

What You Will Do

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of multifamily properties.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts.

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions.

• Perform monthly variance analysis and explain significant budget-to-actual differences.

• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for each property.

• Review and process accounts payable and receivable; work closely with property managers to ensure accuracy.

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation entries.

• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and tax preparers for annual audits and tax filings.

• Support the implementation of process improvements and new software as needed.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• CPA a plus.

• 3+ years of accounting experience required

• Multifamily and joint venture experience a plus

• Solid understanding of accounting processes.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and related products.

• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Interact effectively as part of a team.

• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.

• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.

• Able to meet deadlines as necessary.

• Good problem solver/creative thinker.

• "Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.

• Special projects and other duties as needed.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator

• Critical thinker and problem-solver

• Customer-focused with a passion for employee experience

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail oriented

• Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning.

Competency

• Build networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicate effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Generous PTO policy

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative place makers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.