Senior Staff Accountant

Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis JOB DESCRIPTION Work in the Development Accounting department focuses on tracking costs against budget for development and pre-development projects. The primary work includes setting up the project accounting structure, budgets, tracking commitments, reviewing invoices, preparing draw requests, month-end close, monthly reporting, and setting up Fixed Assets upon completion of the project. The accountant will work with multiple home office departments and field personnel to ensure monthly reports are accurate, and to assist as needed in processing invoices and commitments. The accountant will also assist in other duties as assigned. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Establish project budgets in JDE once a project receives executive approvals. Interact with Development, Construction, Design, Leasing, Property Management and other departments to ensure project reporting is up to date and accurate. Update projected development cost spreads for reporting to company executives. Maintain the general ledger accounts impacted by development activity, including setting up assets once a project is completed. Prepare draw requests to partners or lenders. Review of invoices to ensure they are properly approved and within budget. Complete accounting month-end close tasks. Interact with internal and external auditors. Other duties as assigned. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal contacts - Development, Construction, Leasing, Property Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Operational Accounting, Marketing and other Home Office departments as needed. External contacts - partners, lenders, tenants, and vendors. Decisions - Reviewing invoices to ensure they are within budget, comply with policy and are recorded appropriately. Primary challenges - Ability to analyze data and communicate with supervisor, project teams, mall staff, and tenants while under pressure to meet deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE B.S. degree in Accounting. Microsoft Excel & Word, as well as other Windows-based software preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future. Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email CandidateAccommodations@simon.com. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.