Staff Accountant

Overview

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes.

The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for first-time home buyers, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated home builders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service.

We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions:
Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

Position Overview:

As a Staff Accountant, you will have the opportunity to contribute through challenging and meaningful work while building your professional brand, gaining accounting experience, and preparing for a successful career. The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting support in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The individual will maintain adequate internal controls and protect company assets.

This includes analyzing, researching, and preparing accounting information and reports to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

Responsibilities

* Prepare journal entries including WIP Accrual, intercompany, and any additional month end entries as needed.

* Post entries for deposits of cash receipts from closing funds, earnest money checks, and incoming wires.

* Run and tie out month end reports such as cycle time, Aged A/P, WIP Report and sales margin analysis.

* Manage cash deposits and cash receipts; void Checks, enter Close Dates, and post revenue.

* Print bank statements and reconcile the Controlled Disbursement account.

* Issue customer refund checks as well as record entries to forfeiture income.

* Distribute Sales Commission statements.

* Retain appropriate documents for audit purposes and complete audit requests as needed.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.

* At least one year of accounting finance, or business experience preferred.

* Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook).

Typical Physical and Mental Demands:

* Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Spanish language skills are helpful

* Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have sufficient vision to utilize all office equipment

* Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment

* Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in the field, i.e., home building construction sites. Occasional work will be performed in a typical office environment and may involve the use of a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically active in nature, but some sitting may be required. Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.