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Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: Driftwood Golf and Ranch, set outside of Austin, TX.
Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting Department. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.
This position independently executes core month-end close task, reconciliations, and development cost accounting activities, identifying issues and proposing solutions while escalating matters requiring judgment or policy interpretation to the Development Controller.
Key Responsibilities
Set against gentle, rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek, Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is Texas as you’ve always imagined it. Our private, 800-acre community gives members access to 70 acres of vineyards, a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, and magnificent natural landscapes with dramatic, sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Driftwood features two connected parcels: The Ranch, which focuses on a luxurious golf-centered lifestyle; and the Creek, which features the property’s most scenic areas, including the vineyard. Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, our family-forward destination is both rural and refined. A true vision of Texas unlike any other. At Driftwood, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://www.driftwoodgolfclub.com/
Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.
Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: Driftwood Golf and Ranch, set outside of Austin, TX.
Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting Department. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.
This position independently executes core month-end close task, reconciliations, and development cost accounting activities, identifying issues and proposing solutions while escalating matters requiring judgment or policy interpretation to the Development Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and assigned reconciliations; ensure completeness and accuracy to close deadlines.
- Prepare and maintain recurring close schedules, tie-outs, and variance explanations; escalate issues with clear root cause and proposed resolution.
- Prepare JE support, reconciliations, and workpapers with documented conclusions and perform thorough self‑review for completeness and audit readiness prior to review by Senior Staff or the Development Controller
- Perform close quality control for assigned processes by reviewing JE support, reconciliations, and workpapers for completeness and audit readiness before submission for Controller review.
- Support development accounting workflows: validate invoice coding, maintain support for pay applications/approvals, and ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Support job cost and pay application governance by validating coding consistency, approval completeness, and retainage considerations; flag anomalies early and propose corrective actions.
- Prepare audit and internal review schedules/workpapers; respond to information requests with well-organized support.
- Prepare selected tax workpapers requested by Corporate Tax for review by the Project Controller.
- Reconcile accounts payable between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger; support invoice processing and signature routing as needed.
- Partner with Project Ops/PMs and Corporate Accounting to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.
- Support internal controls and policy adherence; document processes and control points.
- Contribute to system and process improvements (e.g., Sage/Intacct readiness), including documentation and testing support.
- Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA or public accounting background preferred; strong construction or real estate development accounting experience may substitute
- CPA preferred (or active progress toward CPA).
- 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience; construction/real estate development accounting experience preferred.
- Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, multi-entity/multi-tab workpapers) and systems aptitude; Sage Intacct experience a plus.
- High attention to detail with strong self-review habits; able to deliver accurate work with minimal supervision.
- Strong organization and deadline management; able to prioritize during close and audit cycles.
- Clear communication skills; able to coordinate effectively across Accounting, Project teams, and Corporate partners.
- Comfort working with document-heavy workflows and producing audit-ready support.
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Timberline/Construction systems, and Floqast is a plus.
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
- Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive Pay or Wage Range (only based on state/region laws)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
- Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
- Work-Family Culture
Set against gentle, rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek, Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is Texas as you’ve always imagined it. Our private, 800-acre community gives members access to 70 acres of vineyards, a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, and magnificent natural landscapes with dramatic, sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Driftwood features two connected parcels: The Ranch, which focuses on a luxurious golf-centered lifestyle; and the Creek, which features the property’s most scenic areas, including the vineyard. Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, our family-forward destination is both rural and refined. A true vision of Texas unlike any other. At Driftwood, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://www.driftwoodgolfclub.com/
Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.