Accountant II - Supply Chain

K. Hovnanian® Homes; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC is seeking an Accountant to support financial reporting, AP management, intercompany reconciliations, and inventory/landed cost calculations. The role requires 3–4 years in financial operations and familiarity with JDE and Ebix.

The position offers an hourly rate of $36.06–$40.87 with potential bonuses and extensive benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick/personal days, healthcare, mortgage/home appliance discounts, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-4 years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., JDE, Ebix) and financial software tools.
• Strong understanding of month-end closing, accounts payable, and inventory management processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Reporting – Prepare, review, and finalize monthly financial reports with accuracy and completeness.
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)– Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and resolve any AP discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Vendor Management – Set up and maintain vendor profiles, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Insurance Compliance – Monitor vendor insurance coverage, ensure compliance, and track renewal schedules.
• Inventory Reporting – Generate and review inventory reports, investigate variances, and support order management.
• Landed Cost Calculation – Accurately calculate and apply landed costs for imported goods.
• Account Reconciliations – Perform various reconciliations not limited to intercompany accounts, back charges, warehouse and logistics costs, and other Balance Sheet and P&L accounts ensuring correct classification, adjustments etc if any if needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

JDE

Ebix

Job description

K. Hovnanian is celebrating over 65 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting financial reporting, managing accounts payable, reconciling intercompany transactions, monitoring vendor compliance, and ensuring accuracy in inventory and landed cost calculations. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience in financial operations, month end close, knowledge of financial statements, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support, an hourly rate between $36.06 - $40.87 with eligibility for bonuses and extensive benefits—including time off for holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 sick days and 3 personal days, eligibility for overtime, medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Reporting – Prepare, review, and finalize monthly financial reports with accuracy and completeness. Prepare journal entries, and other duties necessary for month end close.
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)– Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and resolve any AP discrepancies in a timely manner. Record and log incoming payments with precision.
• Vendor Management – Set up and maintain vendor profiles, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Insurance Compliance – Monitor vendor insurance coverage, ensure compliance, and track renewal schedules.
• Inventory Reporting – Generate and review inventory reports, investigate variances, and support order management.
• Landed Cost Calculation – Accurately calculate and apply landed costs for imported goods.
• Account Reconciliations – Perform various reconciliations not limited to intercompany accounts, back charges, warehouse and logistics costs, and other Balance Sheet and P&L accounts ensuring correct classification, adjustments etc if any if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting of finance.
• 3-4 years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., JDE, Ebix) and financial software tools.
• Strong understanding of month-end closing, accounts payable, and inventory management processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.
• Travel – Occasional travel to NYC Office.

Search Firms Please Read Carefully

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at K. Hovnanian via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of K. Hovnanian. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by K. Hovnanian as a result of the referral or through other means.

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