Senior Accountant (Bilingual in Chinese)

FBL Development

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Flushing, New York

Company Summary:
Founded in 2016 in the vibrant borough of Queens, New York, FBL Development emerged as a pioneering force in the real estate industry. With a mission to provide modern and affordable living options, the company quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and innovation. FBL Development set out to redefine the notion of urban living, offering residents a harmonious blend of contemporary design, functionality, and affordability. Their projects became synonymous with sleek aesthetics, cutting-edge amenities, and thoughtful attention to detail. With a strong focus on meeting the needs of diverse communities, FBL Development became a trusted name, transforming the skyline of Queens while ensuring that high-quality housing remained within reach for aspiring homeowners.

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Position Overview: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounting related to our construction and development projects. This includes overseeing project budgets, monitoring costs, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Project Accounting:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the construction management system, including setting up projects (jobs), budgets, job costs, cost codes, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and various construction progress reports.
• Review and analyze capitalization of costs to ensure compliance with company policy.

2) Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

3) Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Oversee the processing of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Manage collections and ensure timely receipt of payments from clients.

4) Budget Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to develop and monitor project budgets.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and project planning.

5) Compliance and Auditing

• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and industry-specific regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and implement recommendations as needed.

6) Team Leadership:

• Work with fellow accounting staff collaboratively to meet deliverables
• Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment within the accounting department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• A minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on construction or real estate development is preferred
• Knowledge of local and federal tax regulations related to the construction industry is preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, multitasking skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills,
• Bilingual in Chinese Mandarin is a Must

If you are seeking a long-term, full-time position in a reliable and fostering workplace with tremendous opportunities to lead and grow, this role is ideal for you!

Work Location:

On site at Flushing

At FBL Astoria LLC., we believe that our team's success is the key to our clients' success. If you are an experienced individual who is hands-on and open to further progress in the fields of accounting in relations to real estate, we encourage and invite you to apply and embark on a journey to be a part of our dynamic and collaborative team.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is currently targeted at $70,000 to $90,000 annually and may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to performance.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a few factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

To apply, please send your resume and reference this position to via email: [email protected]. We will review your application in the order for which it is received.

For the ideal candidate, we are open to sponsoring employment authorization.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!

Note: This job description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits described above may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person