Sr Accountant

LEN Lennar Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Adoption assistance up to $30,000

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Senior Accountant to participate in all aspects of revenue and cash general ledger accounting and the month-end close process. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, focused on improving efficiency and automation, and able to deliver high-quality financial data to stakeholders in a timely manner.

This role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate 1–3 years in public accounting and/or with a public company preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Essbase and Blackline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise centralized accounting for homebuilding revenue and cash transactions.
• Oversee daily revenue HUD and cash close for 40 divisions on +$30B revenue.
• Analyze variances and troubleshoot with cross-functional teams.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and drive automation.
• Review reconciliations of corporate cash accounts using Blackline.
• Guide general accountant on coding to the GL and liaise with divisions.
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager/Director on key accounting issues.
• Support month-end reporting and related projects.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel & Word

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree preferred

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

JD Edwards

Essbase

Blackline

Job description

Senior Accountant

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

Lennar is seeking a Senior Accountant to participate in all aspects of revenue and cash general ledger accounting and month-end close process. We're looking for a candidate who is a future leader with a focus on innovation and teammate engagement and transformational activities. The candidate will be highly detailed orientated and have a commitment to drive efficiencies throughout the financial reporting function to enhance the monthly close-to-report cycle as well as the internal controls over financial reporting and consistently deliver high quality financial data to key stakeholders in a timely fashion.

A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

Supervise the centralized accounting for the homebuilding revenue and cash transaction cycles by:

• Oversee the daily, automated revenue HUD and cash process by reviewing and posting the daily closing journal entries for home sales for 40 divisions on +$30B in revenue.
• Analyze and troubleshoot variances in the cash and revenue process working cross-functionally with Division accounting, Lennar Title, and Treasury to resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Formulate an understanding of the Lennar homebuilding business and accounting processes; evaluate ways to improve efficiency and drive automation.
• Review and analyze the reconciliations of all corporate cash accounts utilizing Blackline.
• Supervise the general accountant in coding and posting cash to the homebuilding divisions; act as a liaison with the Division to identify proper coding to the general ledger.
• Work directly with Accounting Manager / Director on a regular basis to address accounting issues within critical accounts.
• Perform other month-end reporting and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s Degree preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate 1 – 3 years in public accounting and/or with a public company preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task accordingly in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
• Experience with JD Edwards, Essbase, Blackline

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth.

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day.
• Our Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms.
• Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

We're Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. Its how we've become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you're interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone's Included

We're committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we're all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. Its why we created our Everyone's Included Advisory Council, and we'd love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

Join Our Talent Network

Welcome to the Lennar Community! We are tickled, delighted and happy that you've decided to join our Talent Community! We look forward to connecting about career opportunities at Lennar.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.