Senior Accountant at Alliance Aviation Services

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial reporting, Corporate accounting, General ledger, Variance analysis, Fixed assets, Budgeting, Process improvement, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, JD Edwards, AI software, Analytical skills, Communication, Technical accounting, Reconciliations

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Overview: Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties with 307.1M SF across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Hillwood pursues well-located, functional land in the path of progress and has one of the largest land banks with a capacity of over 129.2M SF for future development. Hillwood collaboratively builds successful partnerships with public and private landowners, as well as other developers, to execute and invest in a broad spectrum of industrial projects. As a privately held company, Hillwood possesses the depth of capital, market expertise, industry relationships, and a forward-thinking vision to buy and build industrial properties that meet evolving markets' logistics, distribution, and manufacturing demands. For more information on Hillwood's latest industrial availabilities across the U.S., U.K., and E.U., visit www.hillwood.com [https://www.hillwood.com/]. Position Overview: Hillwood Investment Properties (HIP) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team in Dallas, TX. Reporting to Accounting Management, this role plays an integral role in supporting accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity real estate platform encompassing corporate overhead, pursuit activity, and project operations. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of corporate accounting activities. This position requires strong technical accounting fundamentals, sound professional judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings the rigor and structure of public accounting paired with practical industry experience, along with a continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing processes, controls, and scalability as the platform continues to grow. Responsibilities: Corporate Accounting and Monthly Close: * Assist with the monthly close process, including preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements spanning 7 geographic regions and 40+ business units. * Record corporate-level accounting entries, including HIP fee income, monthly accruals, eliminations, and related reconciliations. * Maintain and update fee schedules and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency. * Prepare executive-level summaries and variance analyses for quarterly corporate overhead activity. Overhead, Allocations, Projects and Systems: * Maintain and administer coding structures and reference materials for internal users related to HIP overhead and pursuit accounting. * Ensure accurate coding of shared corporate costs and process allocations and re-bills to projects and business units. * Coordinate the accounting setup of new projects, including entities, bank accounts, and sub-ledgers to support detailed tracking and reporting. * Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting structures, ERP data, and reporting align with operational and control requirements. * Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing guidance on corporate accounting policies, overhead treatment, and project-related expenses. Fixed Assets, Budgeting and Process Improvement: * Maintain corporate fixed asset records, including asset additions, disposals, and the recording of monthly depreciation. * Assist with preparation of the annual corporate overhead budget and compilation of the consolidated HIP budget. * Collaborate with functional leaders to support budget development, monitoring, and alignment with business objectives. * Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting through automation, technology, and best practices. * Participate in ad hoc analyses and special projects in support of accounting, finance, and business initiatives. * Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities: * Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. * Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective. * Ability to successfully navigate a complex infrastructure involving numerous groups and individuals, fostering collaboration and influencing stakeholders. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership. * Desire to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges in a dynamic environment. * Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis. * Experience with AI software (i.e Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) * Ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced setting. * Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry best practices. Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA required. * Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience. * Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred * Experience in real estate or investment property accounting a plus. * Previous experience working with ERP systems required; JD Edwards experience preferred. EEO Statement: Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. #HIP

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will support accurate financial reporting across a multi-entity real estate platform by managing corporate accounting activities and monthly close processes. They will also coordinate project accounting setups, maintain fixed asset records, and assist with corporate overhead budgeting.