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Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in Dallas, Texas and help drive accurate, timely, and well-organized financial operations. This position plays an important role in maintaining the general ledger, completing monthly close activities, and preparing reliable financial reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to balance routine responsibilities with cross-functional support in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, reviewing transactions, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.
Produce recurring financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and related schedules that reflect current business performance.
Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by validating financial activity, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring transactions are properly recorded.
Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts each month, researching variances and documenting support for outstanding items.
Review administrative expenses and intercompany activity regularly to confirm balances are accurate, supported, and aligned across entities.
Assist with financial documentation needed for lot acquisitions and lending requests by gathering and organizing required accounting support.
Contribute to annual planning efforts by helping prepare budget materials, forecasts, and related financial analysis for management.
Support the year-end audit process by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and assembling requested backup documentation.
Take on additional accounting assignments and special projects as business needs evolve.
Help analyze fluctuations in account activity and identify items that require follow-up or correction. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
At least 3 years of accounting or finance experience, with homebuilding or real estate exposure considered a plus.
Solid working knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles and standard accounting practices.
Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations, financial reporting tasks, and variance analysis with a high level of accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, along with experience using accounting software.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.