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The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and 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. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life – because it’s not just buildings and places that matter, vertical
We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.
The Opportunity
Dedicated to innovative placemaking, The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: The Seaport in New York; Downtown Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgeland in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin, Las Vegas; Teravalis, Phoenix and Ward Village in Honolulu, Hawaii.
About The Role
Howard Hughes is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Bridgeland accounting and contract administration team in the Master Planned Communities (MPC) segment.
What You Will Do
* Ensure that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are being adhered to for all financial reporting periods.
* Process job cost invoices and contract pay applications.
* Log invoices and contract pay applications as they are received into the Cash Projections spreadsheet used to monitor payment status.
* Obtain proper documentation from contractors for progress and final payments.
* Communicate proper billing procedures to vendors.
* Prepare job cost reimbursement packages consisting of copies of invoices or pay applications and cancelled checks for reimbursable expenditures.
* Prepare or review residential lot sales closing statements.
* Assist with month-end close process, including preparation of accruals, journal entries, and account analysis in Blackline.
* Assist with improving, implementing and documenting processes and internal control policies and procedures.
* Special projects and other duties as needed.
About You
* Three or more years of accounting experience. Real Estate industry experience preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and related products.
* Must have experience with ERP systems, JDE experience preferred. Experience with Blackline Tasks, Journal Entry, and Reconciliations modules preferred.
* A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
* Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Must be deadline focused, organized, and exhibit problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, work with little supervision and attention to detail.
* 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.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
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. The Howard Hughes Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
