What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Signorelli Company?
First America Homes (FAH) is the homebuilding division of The Signorelli Company. We are a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX. The company has a track record of over 25-years in all aspects of real estate development including retail, mixed-use, multi-family, office, medical, land development and single-family homes. FAH is one of the fastest growing privately held homebuilder in the State of Texas. Our peers recognize us as a leader in the real estate industry and our team members have named us a Top Workplace for a company our size in the Houston area for three years running.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing professional accounting work including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation, and verification of financial records and related duties as required.
In this role, the Staff Accountant will need to be able to use critical thinking skills by taking initiative to identify and resolve problems, especially as the homebuilding division grows into new markets.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the monthly financial close process. Prepare and input journal entries. Assists in the preparation of accurate and periodic financial reports.
- Prepare backlog and Gross Margin Percentage Report.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries on a timely basis.
- Prepare loan draws, ensuring that all possible costs are financed and drawn from existing loan commitments.
- Perform balance sheet account analysis and other analytical procedures as needed.
- Identify potential accounting issues or areas for improvement.
- Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews
- Assist in special projects as needed which may include participation in analyzing, documenting, and implementing new accounting standards and continuous improvement efforts related to the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting and/or finance
- 2 years’ experience in an accounting or financial reporting role preferred
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Real estate and/or construction experience is a plus
The Signorelli Company is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We seek to empower everyone’s diverse experiences to maximize our organization’s talent and capabilities.
This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. The Signorelli Company reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.
