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:

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to grow within a dynamic, multi-division organization. The role partners closely with management by providing accurate financial information, meaningful analysis, and operational support. The position is designed for someone eager to expand technical accounting skills, gain exposure to complex transactions, and develop toward broader financial leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Professional Development

* Apply and strengthen knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting while safeguarding company assets in accordance with corporate and divisional policies.

* Prepare and post a variety of journal entries, including WIP accruals, intercompany transactions, administrative fees, and other month-end activities.

Multi-Division Operations Exposure

* Record revenue, cost of sales, and close dates for homes across multiple divisions, gaining hands-on experience in operational accounting.

* Post cash receipts including closing funds, earnest money deposits, ACH transactions, and incoming wire transfers.

* Assist with bank account activity, including controlled disbursement reconciliations for several divisions.

Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement

* Prepare and reconcile month-end reports such as Aged Accounts Payable, and Work-in-Process (WIP) reports including commentary and footnotes.

* Identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency within accounting operations.

Compliance, Audit & Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation for closed homes.

* Support internal and external audit requests, gaining valuable compliance and audit exposure.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, and external partners.

Additional Responsibilities

* Process customer refund checks, void checks, and record forfeiture income as needed.

* Consolidate and submit monthly land bank billings and confirm funding receipts.

* Post and reconcile commission payments twice monthly.

* Perform additional accounting responsibilities as assigned, with increasing responsibility over time.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance.

* Two (2) to four (4) years of professional accounting experience.

* Experience with GAAP and cost accounting, with a desire to deepen technical expertise.

* Prior homebuilding, real estate, or construction accounting experience preferred.

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

* Ability to manage multiple priorities…