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A U.S. based vertically integrated real estate firm is building a high-performance team in Monterrey, MX to drive the financial success of its growing portfolio. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support our real estate development accounting operations, including project accounting, AP/AR, month-end close, and compliance. This role directly supports accurate, timely financial reporting and smooth internal processes while developing skills toward a senior accounting track.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications with >98% accuracy.
Assist with month-end close to complete assigned tasks within 3 business days of period end.
Perform bank, credit card, loan, and intercompany reconciliations; clear reconciling items within the next period.
Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets/CapEx, construction-in-progress (CIP), and depreciation/amortization.
Support cash management (daily cash updates, draw schedules, and interest tracking) and help minimize avoidable fees.
Respond to internal stakeholder and auditor requests within 24 hours and provide complete support.
Prepare audit-ready workpapers; ensure 100% compliance with reporting deadlines (lenders, JV partners, and tax filing support).
Coordinate with Project Management/Development and Property Management for timely documentations (contracts, COIs, change orders, pay apps).
Maintain organized digital files and documentation consistent with company policy and auditor expectations.
Complete all assigned reconciliations on schedule (100% on time).
Follow company accounting policies (GAAP); flag exceptions and propose solutions.
Execute AP cycle (2-way match, retainage, lien releases) and AR/billing for real estate service fees, cost reimbursements, and management fees.
Assist with lender draw packages, budget-to-actual tracking, and variance analysis by project and phase.
Identify at least one process improvement per quarter (templates, checklists, or automation) and help implement.
Demonstrate skill growth in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validatiion) and the ERP/PM stack (e.g. NetSuite, Procore, Monograph, RAMP, Appfolio).
Seek feedback from supervisor; show measurable improvement in accuracy, cycle time, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
0-3 years of accounting experience; internship or exposure to real estate development, construction, or property accounting preferred.
Strong understanding of debits/credits, accrual accounting, and reconciliation best practices.
Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, index match, power queries).
Experience with the NetSuite ERP system and willingness to learn industry tools (Ramp, Procore, Monograph, Appfolio).
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
(Preferred) Exposure to construction draw process, AIA pay applications, retainage, lien wavers, and vendor compliance.
(Preferred) Familiarity with project accounting concepts: budget vs. actuals, WBS/Cost Codes, change orders, and CIP capitalization.
(Preferred) Basic understanding of partnership/JV accounting, consolidation accounting, and lender reporting requirements.

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