Senior Staff Accountant - Homebuilding/Commercial Construction

The Senior Staff Accountant – Construction is responsible for managing financial activities across residential construction, commercial projects, and related amenity or operational facilities. This role ensures the accuracy of settlement statements, job costs, and general ledger accounts while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Combining complex project-level cost accounting with advanced general ledger and financial reporting duties, this position supports multiple communities and works closely with construction operations, purchasing, department staff, and leadership to maintain financial integrity, review accounting work, and drive informed decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements describe the principal functions of this position and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance the workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Construction & Job Cost Accounting

• Customer Deposits & Closings: Record customer deposits in accordance with Purchase & Sales Agreements (PSAs). Record home closings (HUDs) and thoroughly review for accuracy and discrepancies against PSAs and option addendums.
• Job Cost & COGS Management: Review and finalize Job Cost Summaries, prepare monthly Work in Progress (WIP) schedules, and record Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) on closed homes.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile WIP accounts to the Trial Balance account and Purchasing Reports. Reconcile construction-related general ledger accounts including Inventory, AP, AR, retention, Prepaid and Accrual accounts.
• Billables & Commissions: Manage commercial and residential billables for General Contractor fees on closed homes and active commercial projects. Review internal and external commissions for compliance and execute payment to related parties.

Budgeting & Controls

• Budget- Assist in the review and copulation of SG&A expense accounts in preparation of yearly budget.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance internal controls across accounting and cash management processes. Ensure full compliance with GAAP, sales tax regulations, management directives, and regulatory guidelines.
• Audit Preparation: Assist with external audit requests, regulatory documentation, and year-end audit schedules.

Team Leadership, Oversight & Administration

• Operational Guidance: Provide training, guidance, and financial procedure insights to operational staff and team members.
• Process Improvements & Projects: Recommend and implement accounting process enhancements for efficiencies.
• Reporting & Safety: Immediately report incidents or accounting irregularities to the Controller. Maintain a positive, professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and colleagues while adhering to all company safety, confidentiality, and operational standards,
• Performs other duties as assigned.