Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will assists in the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure their accuracy and timely completion. Maintains oversight of all accounting records including month end checklist and closing process, maintenance of the general ledger and has oversight of all accounting records. Incumbent may handle business property tax and sales tax, and any/all processes required to maintain proper review and records of such taxes.

• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial report preparation.

• Prepare journal entries for home closings. month-end, and daily cash transactions, etc. Maintain monthly accruals and prepare related journal entries.

• Review month-end FLASH Report and validate monthly divisional unit activity including sales, starts, and closings.

• Record fixed asset additions, deletions, and prepare reconciliations; maintain fixed asset schedule.

• Validate sales commissions and process semi-monthly sales commissions to payroll.

• Prepare agenda for division financial review meetings. Will attend and may lead division financial review meetings with region/division personnel, as well as attend other division meetings such as budget reviews and operational meetings.

• Prepare account reconciliation schedules, bank reconciliations, and supplemental schedules.

• Perform "budget to actual" comparison financial analysis, investigate significant variances and provide commentary.

• Conduct and review job cost analysis of closed homes.

• Resolve accounting issues as they arise and follow up on discrepancies.

• Work with individuals in other departments within the company; Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, good communication, and customer service skills with individuals both within and outside the organization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field required

• A minimum of 3 years of direct accounting experience

• Strong Computer skills, intermediate Microsoft Excel experience required; proficient in MS Outlook

• Accounting software; experience with JD Edwards/Enterprise One, preferred

• Home building experience, preferred

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality.   Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level

• An organization that lives by its core values everyday

• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset

• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment

• A competitive pay structure

• Strong benefits

• Flexibility in work-life integration

• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company

• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization

• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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