Job description

Our Client, a National Home Builder is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant that is responsible for supporting the Company's accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, and analysis. This position requires strong GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity statements - Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including coordinating timelines and deliverables - Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation - Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data - Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis, including explanations of budget vs. actual results - Support annual audit activities, including preparation of schedules, lead sheets, and responses to auditor requests - Maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures - Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions and operational improvements - Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports for management review - Perform bank reconciliations and support inventory accounting processes - Review financial statements for HOAs and assist with related accounting inquiries as needed - Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support financial objectives - Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies - Communicate findings and analysis to the Controller and/or CFO - Perform other duties as assigned If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical. Required Skills Required Skills: - Bachelor-s degree in accounting or related field required - CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification strongly preferred - 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience - Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting - Exposure to audit processes and supporting schedules preferred - Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) - Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Requirements

Must-haves

Assist in the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity statements
Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including coordinating timelines and deliverables
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis, including explanations of budget vs. actual results
Support annual audit activities, including preparation of schedules, lead sheets, and responses to auditor requests
Maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions and operational improvements
Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports for management review
Perform bank reconciliations and support inventory accounting processes
Review financial statements for HOAs and assist with related accounting inquiries as needed
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support financial objectives
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies
Communicate findings and analysis to the Controller and/or CFO
Perform other duties as assigned
If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical.
Bachelor-s degree in accounting or related field required
2-5 years of relevant accounting experience
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)

Nice-to-haves

CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification strongly preferred
Exposure to audit processes and supporting schedules preferred
Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred

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