JOB SUMMARY:
Zaremba Group’s accounting team has an immediate full-time opening for a Construction Portfolio Manager. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for managing the construction funding process for a portfolio of single-tenant retail development projects. Based upon the candidate’s skill level and prior work experience, the candidate may also be responsible for assisting with other accounting functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, submit, and track monthly construction loan draws with lenders for a dynamic portfolio of single-tenant construction projects.
• Ensure the general contractor’s application for payment and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Verify the accuracy of invoice coding in the accounting system and coordinate with lenders to ensure timely funding of draws.
• Resolve construction and risk issues as needed to facilitate the timely completion of projects.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly equity draws to equity partners.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations.
• Assist with the accounts payable function.
• Verify, pay, and record monthly interest and loan payments on the construction portfolio.
• Pay real estate tax bills for active projects, prepare tenant reimbursement invoices, and monitor reimbursements.
• Special projects and other accounting functions, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in real estate development/construction accounting preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of attention to financial accuracy.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including MS Outlook.
• Introductory MS Excel knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and desire to work closely with colleagues within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast -paced environment
• Results -oriented, motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving, creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• Sage 300 CRE / Timberline accounting software experience is a plus.
• PeopleSoft and SAP experience is helpful.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in the real estate industry.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to HR@zarembagroup.com

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