Accounting Associate

Autograph Homes Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive work environment

401(k)

Job summary

A leading homebuilding company in Houston is seeking an Accounting Associate to oversee daily accounting processes and ensure the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, aiming to provide a dynamic environment for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience in homebuilding, real estate, or construction.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other departments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities and maintain accurate ledger entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and journal entries.
• Conduct general ledger analysis to identify variances and ensure proper coding.
• Track fixed assets, capital contributions, and intercompany activity.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and timeliness.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits or special projects.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Organizational abilities

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

BRIX

BuildPro

Job description

This position is responsible for overseeing daily and monthly accounting processes, including but not limited to cashflow management, accounts payable, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to interpret financial data and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. This role requires consistent review of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy across projects, timely identification of variances, and proper classification of transactions. The Accounting Associate will work closely with the Director of Accounting and other various departments to support month-end closings, streamline financial workflows, and help drive operational excellence within the accounting function.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily accounting activities, including processing invoices, recording transactions, and maintaining accurate general ledger entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and other key month-end tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing journal entries, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Conduct general ledger analysis to identify variances and ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.
• Support the tracking of fixed assets, capital contributions, and intercompany activity.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient accounting processes and timely decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and support audits or special projects as assigned.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in homebuilding, real estate, or construction.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency with BRIX and BuildPro software (preferred).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments in the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Exposure to diverse aspects of the business, offering unique opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow beyond traditional role boundaries.
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast-growing company.

About Us

Everything we do is personal. For us. And our homebuyers.

Our approach – and the homes we build – are inspired by how people want to live their lives, not by what we’ve always done. At Autograph Homes, we’re determined to make the journey from dreaming the dream, to walking through their front door the very first time better and fun for everyone who builds a home with us. We put our name on it. And we hope you will too.

Autograph Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Autograph, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not only because we value diversity, but also because we know we are stronger together. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring.