What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT position at Fischer Homes?
Job Summary
We are seeking an Accountant committed to playing an integral role on the Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service and develop strong working relationships with internal customers. You will be responsible for collaborating with the Finance & Accounting team to prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements of multiple entities.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Seek to lead by example when on a team to reach goals.
- Communicate effectively and strategically both through written and verbal forms.
- Enjoy continual growth and development to make the organization and team better.
- Exhibit adaptability in a rapidly growing team and company.
These skills will be used to:
- Ensure consistent, robust, and accurate processes are maintained including account reconciliations, accrual details and journal entries for an efficient monthly close process
- Prepare, communicate, and distribute financial results to appropriate stakeholders
- Work closely with other functional areas and business management to support achievement of business objectives
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve the business, the organization and the team and bring the ideas to life
- Critically assess business performance versus the Budget and Projection, providing vigorous communication, key insights and indicated actions to business partners
- Drive the use of technology, analytical tools and process improvement techniques to constantly automate and improve processes
- Collaborate with Accounting Operations team to complete annual audit
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- 0-1 year of experience in the accounting field.
Physical demands and work environment:
- Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
- Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.
The Value of a career with Fischer Homes
Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States.
Within the Fischer Homes organization, we value diversity and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them the resources, training, and development possible for them to make significant contributions, and drive their own success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:
- Professional Development Training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
- Employee Life Insurance
- Personal time off
- Inclusive Leave
Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.
