Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant serves as primary support for the general ledger accounting team and point of contact to divisional finance and operational groups. Attention to detail and organizational skills are critically important for success.

This position will emphasize accounting acumen, general ledger detail, reporting accuracy, process improvement, set up of new communities, participation in the allocation process, presentation in meetings and training sessions, training of new hires and special projects. A Senior Accountant is expected to be well versed in the Shea accounting process; exhibit Shea’s Vision, Purpose, and Values; be able to clearly articulate, teach, and support subject matter; demonstrate management qualities; and pursue additional learning opportunities to add value to the accounting department.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    Excellent analytical skills - attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines
    Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments
    Able to consistently achieve high work standards
    Committed to learning, personal growth and continual process improvement
    Highly customer service oriented and responsive – follows through to closure
    Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
    Flexible and adaptive to change in a dynamic environment.

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
    Perform the monthly close and financial review process, including various journal entries, analysis and reports, and ensuring timely and accurate resolution of issues. 
    Perform various account analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packages outside of the monthly close process.
    Review bi-monthly check run cycles for adequate support and approval. 
    Prepare, review and analyze joint venture activity and prepare monthly financial statements, if applicable.
    Support of divisional operations teams, including adhoc reporting and information gathering.
    Collaborate with internal finance teams to support budget and forecast questions related to accounting processes 
    Assist in the management and calculation of high-level cost accounting functions (i.e. land, construction and warranty allocable costs).
    Assist with the management and completion of internal/external audits and tax returns.
    Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives to streamline and standardize work flows within the accounting group.
    Ensure timely and accurate execution of key cross functional responsibilities, if assigned.
    Develop and demonstrate a mastery of both the “mechanical” and “theoretical” part of the accounting responsibilities. 
    Special projects, as necessary, and ad hoc financial reporting and requests.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
    Combination of 5 years prior accounting/finance experience required.
    CPA or MBA or pursuit thereof a plus
    Public accounting experience, minimum of 2 years, a plus
    Prior homebuilder, construction or real estate experience a plus
    Prior hands-on experience with J. D. Edwards Enterprise-One and OneStream systems a plus
    Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel skills
 

Shea Homes is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
EOE/M/F/D/V