Construction Accountant - Profit & Cost Analysis

D. R. Horton; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Vac.

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Accountant-BLD in Smyrna, GA to apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare reports. You will assist in maintaining budgets, review costs, and support monthly close processes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. CPA preferred. This role requires travel as needed and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four‑year college or university
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all levels of personnel
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Responsibilities

• Prepare House Profit Analyses and review gross profit margins for each sales contract
• Review job costs for budget variances, cost code errors, and other posting errors on invoices and resolve with proper departments
• Conduct monthly close procedures and ensure that deadlines are met
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Post bank deposits and create related cash receipt journals
• Process timely payment of property taxes and monthly amortization
• Monitor fixed asset purchases and ensure timely capitalization and depreciation of assets
• Prepare the B&O excise tax return and enter in DocuSphere
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports such as Weekly Sales Report and Production Report
• Reconcile HOA financials and tax spreadsheets
• Assist vendors with questions and prepare journal entries as needed
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and projects as needed by division management

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Email systems

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Accountant-BLD in Smyrna, GA to apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare reports. You will assist in maintaining budgets, review costs, and support monthly close processes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. CPA preferred. This role requires travel as needed and offers a comprehensive benefits package.