Staff Accountant

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This is a 100% in-office role in Austin, TX designed to support collaboration, partnership, and team connection.

The Staff Accountant I will support the Accounting and Finance team through a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting support, journal entries, and process improvement initiatives. This role works closely with multiple departments throughout the organization and provides an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in accounting within a growing homebuilding company. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.

Whether you’re a recent accounting graduate, have prior accounting experience, or are transitioning from public accounting or audit, this role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

• Record and maintain revenue transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Process and record overhead accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices are coded accurately and paid timely.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with account analysis and variance reporting, including forecast-to-actual comparisons.
• Prepare wire requests and support cash management activities.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed.
• Partner with departments across the organization to ensure accurate financial information and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Demonstrates ownership and adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities and special projects aligned with team and business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

• 1-3 years of general accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate, homebuilding, or project-based accounting environments.
• Familiarity with ERP and accounting software systems.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred but not required.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support.

• Motivated to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership.
• Consistently seeks ways to improve processes and contribute to team success.
• Values teamwork over personal recognition.
• Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous development.
• Willing to support others and do what is needed for the success of the team.
• Possesses strong interpersonal awareness and communication skills.
• Builds positive relationships across departments.
• Approaches challenges thoughtfully and collaborates effectively to find solutions.
• Able to accomplish tasks accurately and timely with limited supervision.

At Brohn Homes, we believe we are in the People Business and we build homes.

We’ve grown from a Central Texas builder into a company expanding across Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, backed by Clayton Properties Group and Berkshire Hathaway. That means the stability of a national organization with the culture and speed of a local team.

We work hard, move fast, and hold a high bar, but we also believe work should be fun, relationships matter, and giving back is part of who we are through initiatives like Brohn Does Good Days.

As we continue to grow, we’re…