Accountant

Description

ACCOUNTANT – Upland, CA (Open to Lewis employees only) About Us: Lewis Group of Companies is one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate development firms. With over 70 years of experience, we’re committed to creating communities that thrive. We value honesty, long-term relationships, and high-quality standards that benefit our employees, residents, and the broader communities we serve. More about your role:  Lewis seeks a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to support the financial management of our development projects. This role is responsible for tracking project costs, preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets and cash flow, and ensuring accurate accounting treatment of development-related transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and senior leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reconcile various general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Ensure direct and indirect development project costs are accurately tracked and recorded.
• Prepare monthly cash flow reports for Project Managers on active projects.
• Review coded expenses assigned to development projects and reverse non-cash and accrual-based items as needed.
• Prepare reports and analyses for monthly budget review meetings based on Project Managers’ budget adjustment submissions.
• Maintain acquisition schedules, including upcoming acquisitions, and provide reporting to upper management.
• Update and maintain sales projection reports based on information provided by Project Managers.
• Review purchase and sales agreements to determine and document key financial terms.
• Track and analyze the performance of projects subject to profit participation agreements with builders and partners.
• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses related to cost of sales and project profitability.
• Assist with special accounting projects, including note reclassifications, cost-sharing agreements, and other financial analyses.
• Support management with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of cost accounting experience required.
• Experience in real estate development, construction, land development, or project accounting preferred.

• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment.