Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.
About the Role:
The Job Cost Accountant reports directly to the Manager, MPC Accounting. This position is responsible for the basic job cost accounting and reporting functions for the Teravalis master-planned community located in Buckeye, AZ. The office location is Scottsdale, AZ. This includes but is not limited to: AP & MPC Accounting, administering construction contracts and consulting agreements, preparing ad hoc reporting, and assisting in budget and cash flow projections. The position is responsible for administration and maintenance of JD Edwards job cost applications and working in Coupa, Hubble, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Additionally, the applicant must have proven ability to effectively communicate directly with Division Controller, Corporate Accounting, external auditors, Senior Management, etc. This position is onsite Monday-Thursday with the ability to work remotely on Fridays.
What You Will Do:
Process job cost invoices and contractor pay applications within the Coupa payment system, ensuring accurate coding of monthly activity in accordance with the established job commitment. Ensure proper documentation is obtained from contractors for progress and final payments, including unconditional and conditional lien waivers. Log invoices and contract pay applications as they are received within internal tracking tools, including pertinent details such as invoice number, amount, service period, processing status and payment status Maintain internal invoice trackers month over month, ensuring new commitments are added to the report, and the finalized report is published to stakeholders on schedule. Log 20-day preliminary lien notices received, ensuring proper responses and subsequent action are taken. Investigate discrepancies identified between contractor pay applications and internal commitments, ensuring that any corrective action is clearly identified and communicated to the appropriate parties. Administration and maintenance of JD Edwards job cost applications, including releasing retention payments. Special projects and other duties as assigned.
About You:
Minimumof3yearsofaccountingor payment application experience required. Project cost accounting experience required. JD Edwards accounting system and/or Coupa spend management platform experience preferred. Sufficient knowledgeof MicrosoftExcel, Word, and relatedproducts. Proven ability to effectively communicate directly with internal and external stakeholders. Ateamplayerwhocan multi-taskand is self-directed. Stronganalytical and organizational skillswithhighattentiontodetail. Mustbedeadlinefocused, organizedandexhibitproblem-solvingskills. Strong verbal and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills. Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
Benefits:
Built for You At Howard Hughes Communities, 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 Generous PTO policy Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning About Howard Hughes Communities Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation's premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands, Bridgeland, andThe Woodlands Hillsin Greater Houston; SummerlininLas Vegas; Teravalis inGreater Phoenix; Ward VillageinHonolulu; and Merriweather District inColumbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more atcommunities.howardhughes.com. 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 Communities 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 Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities 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, Howard Hughes Communities 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 Communities.
