Accountant

 Performs regular accounting functions including reviewing accrual methods and assumptions; financial reports and ad hoc reports; performs analysis and makes recommendations regarding accounting policy and practices to ensure consistency with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

 Status:                         Full Time, Exempt

Division/Team:             Corporate Accounting

Reports to:                   VP of Finance and Business Operations

Objective of the Position:

Perform a variety of activities in accounting to support the San Antonio Division and the overall company’s results, ensuring the accuracy of its records and aiding the operational people with information to help company’s profitability. 

Essential functions:

• Prepare daily cash entries based on daily bank statements and intercompany transactions
• Reconcile bank statements monthly as assigned
• Ensuring all journal entries have been prepared and posted as assigned
• Update budgets on sales for closing cost to ensure accurate margin projections
• Verify accuracy of closings and post sales vouchers as they occur
• Maintain Fixed Assets on spreadsheet/system
• Preparing reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
• Work with operational divisions to ensure all transactions have been properly reflected in the financial statements
• Setup and maintain job master; various filing as assigned, and we may add additional duties as needed
• Review invoices for accuracy and code to hand off to AP for processing
• Prepare variance analyses on expenses and communicate reasons for the variances to management. 
• Prepare House Profit Analyses and review gross profit margins for each sales contract
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management

 Competency or position requirements:

• Strong financial and accounting skills, as well as analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint 

• Lloyds Homebuilder Package or JDE / E1 knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills. 

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting preferred or equivalent work experience and CPA certificate a plus
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience in homebuilding industry a plus
• 2-4 years working for a public accounting firm OR 3-5 years working in Finance/Accounting

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Indoor desk position
• Must work 40 hours per week (during core business hours) with flexibility for longer hours as needed
• Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company

About Us

Legend Homes constructs, designs, and sells affordable homes in premier communities without sacrificing style. With well over 10,000 residences in the Greater Houston area, and now bringing these affordable and beautiful homes to Dallas-Fort Worth and College Station markets, Legend Homes focuses on exceptional customer service, solid quality, livable spaces, and the outstanding communities that are created. We ensure that home buyers are treated as our own family and our committed to customer satisfaction.