Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Initiate and prepare standard month end close entries (journal entries: cash, accruals, lot/loan closings, AP runs, loan advances/paydowns)
• Performs general cost accounting for project reporting
• Reviews monthly project development cashflows for cost to complete on active phases
• Prepares monthly project draw funding packages to be submitted to lenders
• Preparation of various account reconciliations within the prescribed timeframe established by the organization
• Aids in the preparation of financial statements and other financial reporting as requested
• Updates and maintains compliance obligations for land entities
• Maintains banking access for entities across multiple banking institutions
• Preparation and input of wire payments and transfers in multiple third-party banking systems
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Aids in the filing of tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies, as requested
• Reconciles and pays property taxes
• Aids in MUD audits by providing supporting documentation
• Documents job related procedures and adheres to internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required
• Public accounting experience or exposure to land/homebuilding industry preferred
• Proficiency with an ERP accounting environment (NewStar/Landdev and Vena experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic/complex accounting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communication
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Able to multitask and remain motivated and positive
• Ability to independently problem solve
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

Skills

• Accounting
• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• ERP accounting environment (NewStar/Landdev and Vena experience is a plus)

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

TBD

Schedule

On-site – The Woodlands, Texas