Accountant

Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join an established accounting team within a growing organization in the homebuilding industry. This role offers hands-on exposure to financial reporting, job cost analysis, and division-level accounting operations.

You'll work closely with the Controller and collaborate with multiple departments while supporting accurate financial records and timely month-end and year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare home sales profitability analyses and review gross profit margins for individual sales contracts.
• Analyze job costs, investigate budget variances, identify coding discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with relevant departments.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record bank deposits, prepare cash receipt journal entries, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor fixed asset purchases, capitalization, depreciation, and related accounting activity.
• Review general and administrative expenses, employee reimbursements, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Prepare recurring financial reports covering sales, production, marketing, warranty expenses, and back charges.
• Assist with property tax payments, amortization schedules, sales tax updates, and other tax-related reporting.
• Reconcile real estate tax schedules and review HOA financial statements.
• Support due diligence reconciliations, vendor inquiries, licensing requirements, and other division accounting needs.
• Complete ad hoc financial analyses and reporting projects as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience in homebuilding or construction .
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, formulas, and spreadsheet analysis.
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system; JD Edwards is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional departments.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Davenport, FL.