Tricoast Homes is a premier builder of highly-amenitized and affordable homes in the greater Houston area. We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to perform general accounting operations including entering and verifying financial transactions, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing month-end closing procedures, and completing tasks related to cash flow management. A successful staff accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a good knowledge of accounting principles. The ideal candidate has experience in homebuilding and a desire to grow into a Senior Accountant and beyond.
Responsibilities
Post accounts payable
Prepare journal entries
Prepare bank account and general ledger reconciliations
Post revenue entries, month-end accruals, and allocations
Record incoming wire transfers and returned items
Perform month-end close processes
Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements
Support the creation of operating budgets and review budget versus actual
Assists in special project analysis
Produce error-free accounting reports and present results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Consult with the Controller to improve financial procedures
Skills / Education / Experience
Proven experience as a staff accountant.
Good knowledge of basic and intermediate accounting procedures
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - applicable to homebuilding is a plus.
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills - accuracy and attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. CPA is a plus.
2 to 4 years of related experience in financial and managerial accounting