Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant opportunity for a short-term onsite assignment in Madison, WI, focused on corporate accounting and real estate development accounting across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and complete account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll processing
• Support monthly close and year-end close activities
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Coordinate owner and investor distributions
• Prepare financial reports for company leadership
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Maintain accounting records for multiple development and investment entities
• Track project costs, construction draws, and development budgets
• Assist with project financial models and cash flow projections
• Support lender reporting and debt financing activities
• Review financial statements prepared by third-party property management firms
• Assist with project capitalization and transitions from development to operations
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for auditors and tax professionals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three or more years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quickly become acclimated to existing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• QuickBooks
• AppFolio
• Yardi
• Sage
• Entrata

Onsite Location & Assignment

• Madison, WI (onsite)
• Temporary assignment length: 2–3 months
• Compensation: USD 28–36 per hour

Exposure Areas

• Corporate accounting and general ledger management
• Financial reporting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Real estate and development accounting
• Construction and project cost tracking
• Budgeting and cash flow management
• Banking and lender reporting
• Month-end and year-end close activities

Preferred

• Experience with commercial real estate, construction, property management, or development accounting
• Experience with QuickBooks, AppFolio, Yardi, Sage, Entrata, or similar accounting/ERP platforms
• Experience preparing financial models, budgets, or cash flow projections
• Previous experience stepping into interim, temporary, or project-based accounting assignments