Senior Accountant

What will you do in this role? Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial health and operational success of our homebuilding division. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, preparing accurate and timely financial reports, maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Land, Construction, Sales, and Procurement to ensure financial integrity across all projects.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Analyze job cost reports and investigate variances related to homebuilding activities (e.g., labor, materials, land development)
• Maintain WIP schedules and monitor budget-to-actual performance across construction projects
• Collaborate with Land and Construction teams to ensure accurate capitalization and timely expensing of development and construction costs
• Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries for homebuilding assets
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and manage allocations across business units
• Partner with Procurement and AP to ensure timely vendor payments and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend process improvements as needed
• Support special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA designation (preferred)
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in homebuilding, real estate development, or construction
• Strong understanding of GAAP and job cost accounting
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with systems such as Solomon or KOVA is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across departments

You Might Also Have:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave
• Home purchase discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Expected Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunity.

All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates.

Business Unit -

Oakwood Homes