What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Davidson Homes LLC?
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Position Description: The Cost Accountant at Davidson Homes will hold a variety of responsibilities within the General Ledger, Financial Accounting & Reporting, The Cost Accountant role will be vital in driving financial efficiency and supporting the overall financial health of the company.
- Facilitate the month-End close process through the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Provide key data and recommendations to management in the areas of job cost analysis and cost to complete projections.
- Manage all aspects of the Job Costing, Work in Progress, and Inventory systems.
- Assess divisional cost reports for home sales to ensure that all applicable costs are captured in the system for each home closing.
- Review real estate settlement statements to ensure consistency with home purchase agreements and loan payoff amounts.
- Evaluate the accounting for potentially complex transactions and ensure adherence with GAAP and the company’s accounting policies.
- Coordinate the processing and payment of taxes for divisions, including property taxes and other division specific municipal taxes.
- Review Division Overhead expenditures to ensure adequate approval and correct accounting classification.
- Provide support for external auditor requests related to the divisions.
- Provide support in completion of special projects and other corporate accounting duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of Experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP, Financial Reporting, and Forecasting.
- Strong financial skills; great attention to detail and demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize work assignments, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established deadlines while working independently.
Preferred Experience:
- Homebuilding accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of land development budgeting/forecasting and allocations (land bank or self-development).
Physical Demands:
- Standing [10% of time]
- Sitting [90% of time]
- Lifting [up to 25 lbs]
EEO Statement: Davidson Homes LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunities in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.
