Homes by WestBay & Casa Fresca Homes offer a new kind of home building experience with a focus to deliver an exceptional homebuilding experience at an outstanding value. Recognized both nationally and regionally for our award-winning new home designs, we offer new single-family homes for sale throughout the finest new communities within the Tampa Bay area. Founded in 2009, we have evolved into the largest, privately owned new homebuilder in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida markets.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. The Staff Accountant will support the Assistant Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance department.

Requirements

• Reviews, prepares, reconciles, and analyzes accounting records and documentation, and financial reports by applying methods of accounting.
• Assists in the development of financial projections and forecasts· Monitors, reviews, and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and adequacy of supporting documentation.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.
• Clarifies and researches issues as necessary.
• Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records, and documented procedures.
• Has the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Accountabilities

• Checks figures and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Maintains accounts, ledgers, journals, files, reports, and other documentation for departmental or company accounts.
• Determines current financial balances to produce schedules, summary reports, trial balances, income statements, and/or financial statements in accordance with accounting methods.
• Reconciles accounts to the company financial system.
• Performs one or more specialized accounting duties including, but not limited to, monitoring receivables, controlling cash or negotiable items, and related inventory procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum Experience: 2 years experience
• Field-of-Expertise: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles including cost accounting
• Knowledge of Joint Venture accounting or accounting for multiple related legal entities is preferred

Competencies

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to supplement data.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds well to questions; Contributes thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and solicits feedback.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Culture – Consistently promotes company culture and Mission Statement.