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Staff Accountant- Trades

JPI
life insurance, parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Sep 16, 2025
About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data - including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models - to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to "Building What Matters." JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job.

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our Trades Finance team located in Irving, TX. The Staff Accountant will provide accounting and financial support to the Trades Finance department by assisting with timely processing of all transactions and day-to-day financial activities.

This role will be required to be in office 5 days a week.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Lead the processing and tracking of all Purchase Orders and change orders in a systemic and timely manner

  • Generate weekly reports on Purchase Orders and change orders and follow up with any approvals

  • Review the Master Invoice Tracker to generate reporting on key performance indicators on AP processing times

  • Assist with reconciliations of receipts and invoices for complex purchases specifically related to inventory

  • Prepare, track and upload monthly customer invoices for intercompany and intracompany transactions

  • Monitor the accounts receivable funding to determine when outstanding invoices can be paid

  • Assist in organizing and reconciling work completed via contracts or purchase orders and translate transactions in accounting system accordingly

  • Record, post and reconcile journal entries in the general ledger

  • Assist with preparing month end accruals in the appropriate templates and alongside all support

  • Bank Reconciliations

  • Manage the day to day accounting of the Trade Shop activity

  • Assist in testing and support of accounting system changes and or improvements as needed

  • Collaborate with operations and project managers to resolve system discrepancies and help improve system gaps

  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and controls

  • Ad-hoc reporting as needed

Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Document procedures and policies

Education, Work Experience, and Physical Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and pursuing Masters Degree or CPA is required

  • 1-3 years of experience required in real estate, construction, project management or similar industry

  • Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting principles is required

  • Consolidation and intercompany experience an asset

  • Ability to meet hard deadlines and balance multiple projects at once

  • Genuinely curious with a desire to understand key metrics and drivers

  • Excellent communication skills, proactive nature, team player, desire to deliver highest and best results

  • Ability to form collaborative working relationships and foster great culture

  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Airtable, Outlook and Word

  • Knowledge of Yardi, Sage and or Workday preferred

Why work for us?

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to:

  • Transform Building

  • Enhance Communities

  • Improve Lives

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

  • Transformative careers in a transformative company

  • Comprehensive training and development

  • Promotion from within at all levels of the organization

  • Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

  • NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder

  • Real Page - Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years

  • Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work - 2023

  • Dallas Business Journal - Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

  • Competitive Bonus Program

  • 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)

  • 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)

  • Health Savings Account

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Volunteer Time

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Phone Reimbursement

  • Associate Referral Bonuses

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