Development Accountant (Foster City Office)
MidPen Housing · Foster City, California
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days MidPen Housing's roles stay open a median of 74 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 88% of MidPen Housing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MidPen Housing
- high 41 stale, 3 reposted of 41 open
- Hiring momentum
- 64 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MidPen Housing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MidPen Housing.
About this role
The Development Accountant at MidPen is responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for development projects and properties, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations. This role involves preparing financial statements, tracking project costs, collaborating with various teams, and providing financial analysis. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MidPen Housing as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Strong GAAP knowledge
- Minimum of two years of general ledger accounting experience
- High degree of accuracy, accountability, and consistency in work
- Ability to multi-task and work with changing priorities
- Advanced PC applications: Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
Nice to have
- CPA preferred
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit knowledge
- Experience in accounting for job costs, real estate development, property rehab or construction
- Experience reviewing and ensuring compliance of regulatory, partnership, and loan agreements
- Experience using enterprise accounting software and working knowledge of RealPage
What you get
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model with specific in-office days
- Requires reliable internet connection when working from home
- Pay range provided, but based on applicable experience and qualifications
Summarised from MidPen Housing's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MidPen Housing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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