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EastBanc, Inc. a leading international real estate firm with a portfolio exceeding two million square feet of commercial development in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project / Staff Accountant. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a team known for its commitment to excellence and help continue our legacy of high-quality development.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting:

• Establish and maintain accurate financial records for development and construction projects within the accounting system.
• Set up and manage job cost tracking and project codes.
• Prepare and submit development phase and construction draw requests.
• Code invoices to the appropriate job cost and general ledger accounts.
• Generate and distribute job cost reports; perform reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial reports and support development and construction managers with financial insights.
• Respond to draw-related inquiries.
• Track contracts and maintain organized vendor and project documentation.
• Streamline and improve the draw process for efficiency.
• Assist with audit and tax preparation by providing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Resolve vendor and accounts payable issues.
• Serve as a liaison between development and accounting teams.

General Accounting & Compliance:

• Maintain financial records for related entities, including managed properties and corporate accounts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory filings and certifications at both state and federal levels.
• File reports and maintain good standing for all entities.
• Obtain and monitor business licenses.
• Process bill-backs and track receipts.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on development and construction accounting.
• Familiarity with development and construction project codes and draw processes.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage invoices and contracts efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to meet rigid and/or tight deadlines while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with real estate construction accounting software such as MRI/MRI Job Cost, Nexus (Bottom Line), and NorthSpyre is highly desirable.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly parking, cell phone reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement. The target compensation for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000, depending on the candidate's seniority and experience.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as is protected by local, state or federal law.

Position Summary:

EastBanc, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Oversight Professional to act as an Owner’s Representative for Commercial Office Construction and Development oversight across North America, with a focus on projects based in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Toronto. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction to ensure alignment with investment strategy, while maintaining control over budget, schedule, and quality on behalf of ownership. The ideal candidate has a strong construction background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to represent ownership interests throughout the project lifecycle. Additional skills and training in Asset management functions a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

·Serve as primary on-site representative during all phases of construction for EastBanc’s largest Client, Munich Re and its investment properties, ensuring the owner’s goals are achieved and risks are proactively managed.

·Represent Ownership in all project meetings (OAC, punch, budget reviews, etc.) and facilitate communication between ownership, design professionals, contractors, and consultants.

·Act as the point of contact for tenant communication regarding construction-related issues, ensuring prompt, professional, and solutions-oriented responses to inquiries and concerns. Foster strong tenant-landlord relationships through proactive communication, expectation management, and problem-solving, and importantly co-ordinate such activites tightly with on site property management.

·Monitor and ensure compliance with all landlord obligations under lease agreements, including delivery conditions, access provisions, build-out coordination, and timelines.

·Assist in Asset Management reporting and Budget review for tenancies, in particular as it relates to lease commencement and delivery requirements per lease.

·Monitor contractor performance and construction progress through regular site visits, documentation reviews, and milestone tracking.

·Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications to ensure accuracy and consistency with contract documents.

·Oversee adherence to project budgets, schedules, and scopes, and alert ownership of any issues requiring strategic decisions or intervention.

·Manage coordination of tenant requirements, occupancy schedules, and turnover conditions to ensure a seamless transition to operations or leasing.

·Provide detailed construction status reports to internal stakeholders, including risk assessments, contingency tracking, and recommendations for corrective action when necessary.

·Ensure all work is completed in compliance with local building codes, permitting requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

·Support Ownership’s commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term asset value.

Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in the field of in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or another related field.

·5+ years of relevant experience in construction management, development, or as an Owner’s Rep on commercial or mixed-use projects.

·Strong understanding of tenant construction coordination and lease compliance in commercial real estate.

·Requisite understanding of New York City construction landscape, DOB and permitting processes.

·Strong financial acumen with experience managing construction budgets, cost tracking, and contract administration. Estimating experience is a plus.

·Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to represent ownership interests with confidence and professionalism.

·Proficient in construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).

·OSHA 30 and familiarity with LEED/sustainable building practices a plus.

Work Environment:

·Based in Munich Re’s New York City office, 330 Madison Ave, with regular site visits required, as well as intermittent visits to other investment assets in Washington DC and Toronto.

·Must be comfortable navigating active construction sites and engaging with teams at all levels, field foremen, partners, and tenants.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly parking, cell phone reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement. The target compensation for this role is between $140,000 and $160,000, depending on the candidate's seniority and experience.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as is protected by local, state or federal law.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work involved in operating and maintaining heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment. Analyzes and solves technical maintenance problems. Assures security and fire alarm systems are kept in good working order. The Engineer is trained in all phases of a building's life cycle and develops an appreciation for the building as an advanced technological system that requires close integration of many subsystems and their individual components. Technical problems are identified and appropriate solutions found to improve the performance of the building in areas such as:

~Energy efficiency, lighting and acoustics;

~Construction management;

~HVAC and control systems; Indoor air quality;

~Advanced building materials; building envelope;

Summary:

This position performs a variety of complex functions under the direction of the Chief Engineer. Duties include, but are not limited to, the installation, testing and repair of building Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Equipment such as VAV boxes, Self Contained Indoor Environmental Units, Pumps, Fans, Water Treatment Systems, Humidifiers, Building Automation Systems and Associated Controls, Fire Alarm/Automated Fire Suppression Systems, Complex Electrical Equipment, Generators and all equipment and tasks associated with operating a Class A office building. Other duties will include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other tasks associated with maintaining the asset.

General Responsibilities:

-The Engineer is responsible for the operational, maintenance and repair of systems and equipment of building/property operations.

-Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in the property.

-Provides hands-on service operations and maintenance of building systems.

-Responsible for carrying out systems preventive maintenance programs.

-Maintain inventory of needed tools and spare parts.

-Supervise contracted maintenance and service vendors.

-Maintain energy conservation programs.

-Review building and tenant alterations to assure conformity with design criteria, reporting deficiencies to the Chief Engineer.

-Daily review of log entries from the previous work day.

-Assist in maintaining oversight of all keying schedules.

-Provides on-call support for after-hours issues that may arise within the facility. The position is considered part of the essential personnel for the asset. May be required to work weekends or Holidays.

-Demonstrate and maintain Outstanding Customer Service in all areas of responsibility, including those of subordinates.

-Maintain knowledge of applicable municipal building codes. Exhibits familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and Life Safety Codes.

-Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

-Qualified candidate will have 3 to 5 years of prior experience in commercial building operations and maintenance. The candidate must be familiar with energy management techniques, plant operations, building systems operations, repair and maintenance, and have knowledge of security operations, cleaning procedures, emergency procedures, and general building procedures. Be able to demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to use time efficiently, and proficiency at problem solving, ability to supervise other on-site personnel, common sense and good judgment.

-Computer proficiency preferred, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.

-Accredited technical school, military or college certification in HVAC and or Operating Engineering Technologies and/or equivalent job-related training and experience.

-Universal CFC certification.

-Continuing education in the field.

-Building Automation/Direct Digital Controls Experience

-Able to climb ladders and work from heights during the normal performance of duties, physically capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds or more of equipment and materials.

-Employee has demonstrated to management that they have achieved the level of experience, initiative and knowledge base to merit the position.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly parking, cell phone reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement. The target compensation for this role is minimum of $24/hour, depending on the candidate's seniority and experience.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as is protected by local, state or federal law.