Accountant- Operating Accounting

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

About the Role

The accountant is responsible for applying General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to reviewing and approving capital asset additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation, and allocations. The accountant position will also be responsible for property accounting and preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports by compiling information, preparing and analyzing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

What You Will Do

• Perform month-end close process, including preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis and monthly financial statement review for property portfolio.
  
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices.
  
• Review accounts receivable for collectability.
  
• Perform quarterly financial variance analysis and lender requirements.
  
• Review and approve lease abstracts, analysis of new leases and lease amendments.
  
• Review and approve tenant operating expense recoveries.
  
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audit.
  
• Special projects and other duties as needed.
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  
• CPA a plus.
  
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
  
• Solid understanding of accounting processes.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and related products.
  
• Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a strong desire to continuously learn and apply new tools to work more efficiently.
  
• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  
• Interact effectively as part of a team.
  
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
  
• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
  
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
  
• Able to meet deadlines as necessary.
  
• Good problem solver/creative thinker.
  
• "Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
  

• Special projects and other duties as needed.
  

Benefits Built for You
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness-social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan
  
• Generous PTO policy
  
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
  
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
  

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation's premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.

Client-provided location(s): The Woodlands, TX

Job ID: howard_hughes_corporation-REQ5013

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-23T18:41:27