What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Legend Homes?
Status:
Full Time, Exempt
Division/Team:
Corporate Accounting
Reports to:
Controller
Objective of the Position:
Perform a variety of activities in accounting to support the 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:
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Prepare daily cash entries based on daily bank statements and intercompany transactions
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Reconcile bank statements monthly as assigned
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Ensuring all journal entries have been prepared and posted as assigned
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Update budgets on sales for closing cost to ensure accurate margin projections
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Verify accuracy of closings and post sales vouchers as they occur
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Preparing reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
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Work with operational divisions to ensure all transactions have been properly reflected in the financial statements
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Setup and maintain job master; various filing as assigned, and we may add additional duties as needed
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Review invoices for accuracy and code to hand off to AP for processing
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Prepare variance analyses on expenses and communicate reasons for the variances to management.
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Prepare House Profit Analyses and review gross profit margins for each sales contract
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Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.
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Additional duties may be added as needed.
Competency or position requirements:
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Strong financial and accounting skills, as well as analytical skills.
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Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
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Lloyds Homebuilder Package or JDE / E1 knowledge is a plus.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
Education and Experience:
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BS in Accounting preferred or equivalent work experience and CPA certificate a plus
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Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience in homebuilding industry a plus
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2-4 years working for a public accounting firm OR 3-5 years working in Finance/Accounting
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
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Indoor desk position
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Must work 40 hours per week (during core business hours) with flexibility for longer hours as needed.
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Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.
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Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.
About Us
As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, The Camillo Family of Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes, Princeton Classic Homes, and Bella Vista Homes), Residences (Camillo Properties), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of Camillo Properties, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company plans to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.
The Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.