Finance & Accounting Analyst at Good Carbon Co – Buffalo, New York

At Good Carbon Co, we believe good work starts with good people. As a rapidly growing leader in sustainable real estate development and construction, we’re not just imagining a better future — we’re building it. From development to construction to property management — we do it all, and you can help us shape what’s next.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative, values-driven culture where every voice matters
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Flexibility and support for work-life balance
• Regular team events and community initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits: Employer-contributed medical and dental insurance; vision coverage; company 401(k) contributions; paid holidays and PTO-including your birthday!

About the role

The Finance & Accounting role is a hybrid position spanning development, construction, and property management. The position combines ownership of a defined property portfolio with broad exposure to corporate accounting, construction finance, and investment analysis.

Designed as a developmental role, this position provides both structured and flexible experience across the organization’s four core business lines—Core, Curation, Construction, and Community. The role is intentionally structured with approximately 50% dedicated to property accounting responsibilities and 50% allocated to cross-functional and at-large initiatives, with the goal of developing well-rounded, high-impact finance professionals.

What you'll do

Core Responsibilities (Property Accounting – ~50%)

• Manage accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties
• Own monthly close processes, including:
• • Preparation of journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Accruals and adjusting entries
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including variance analysis
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner closely with Property Management to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for assigned properties
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards

Cross-Functional & Rotational Responsibilities (~50%)

• Support corporate accounting and shared services initiatives, including ad hoc reporting and process improvements
• Assist with fixed asset management, including capitalization, tracking, and depreciation—particularly for construction and renovation projects
• Partner with the Construction team to support project accounting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Provide analytical and financial modeling support for cash forecasting considering the business as a whole
• Contribute to initiatives related to sustainability and green investments (e.g., battery storage, geothermal systems, and other incentive-driven projects)
• Take ownership of special projects and at-large assignments aligned with business priorities and individual development goals

Development & Growth Expectations

• Develop cross-functional expertise across Core, Curation, Construction, and Community business lines
• Progress toward a specialized or leadership role within accounting, construction finance, investments, or operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting, finance, or relevant experience (real estate experience preferred but not required)
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial statements
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities across both recurring and project-based work
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions