Job Cost Accountant

MCB Real Estate (“MCB”) is a privately held, fully integrated national real estate development and investment company based in Baltimore, MD.  As a vertically integrated company with internal development, construction, and commercial property management divisions, MCB is involved in all facets of the real estate investment cycle. MCB manages approximately $3bn of real estate assets on behalf of its primarily institutional investment base.

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Unless otherwise stated in the job posting, all posted positions are classified as full-time, regularly reporting in-person to an assigned work location.

JOB Summary – this overview of responsibilities is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and other job-related duties may be added or changed at any time by MCB to support business needs.

As a Job Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in tracking and analyzing construction and development project costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting project managers with budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals looking to grow in the real estate and construction accounting field.

JOB ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities; other job-related duties may be added or changed at any time by MCB as the general position responsibilities evolve and to support business needs.

• Assist in tracking and recording project costs across multiple developments
• Prepare and maintain job cost reports and variance analyses
• Support monthly close processes and reconcile job cost accounts
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets and forecast expenditures
• Review and process invoices, purchase orders, and change order
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Assist with audits and financial reporting as needed

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/ABILITIES

·     BS/ BA Degree from an accredited institution with a Finance & Accounting focus.

·     Minimum of 3 years experience in real estate accounting; job cost preferred.

·     Experience with MRI, or similar accounting software, is preferred

·     Microsoft Office software suite proficiency required, including advanced Excel proficiency.

·     Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent accuracy/proofreading and attention to detail in all work products.

·     Proficiency and consistency with prioritizing workload, multitasking, working independently and meeting work deadlines.

·     Experience with drafting policy, procedures and workflows.

·    Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.

·    Flexibility to assist on ad-hoc projects or assignments and utilize critical thinking for problem resolution is needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMNETS:

This position is performed in an office setting with extended periods of sitting and computer/keyboard use; reading documents; spreadsheet calculations; phone and other electronic equipment.  Typing dexterity needed; minimal lifting (<20 lbs.).