Staff Accountant

Lennar; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation/Leave policy

Home purchase discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Lennar is actively seeking a Staff Accountant to support corporate accounting functions in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on month-end close, cash and escrow processing, and coordinating journal entries across multiple bank accounts to ensure accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. JD Edwards/Hyperion experience is a plus, with emphasis on adherence to corporate policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 1–3 years of corporate or public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel.
• JD Edwards and Hyperion experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Physical & Office/Site Presence requirements: sedentary office position with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists with month end close, including cash, escrow processing and related reports.
• Maintains sound accounting methods and systems in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly bank account and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and assign proper accounting codification to cash transactions from multiple bank accounts.
• Record cash transactions journal entries to the GL.
• Assist divisions tracking payments received from customers and record interdivisional journal entries.
• Reconcile treasury monthly escrow release reports to GL and provide explanations for discrepancies.
• Assists in preparation of accurate monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Assists in monthly revenue entries, various month-end accruals, re-classifications and allocation entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Hyperion

MS Office

Job description

Staff Accountant (Corporate)

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

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounting of cash receipts, escrow deposits, closing proceeds and related reports as well as monthly bank reconciliations. 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

• Assists with month end close, including cash, escrow processing and related reports
• Maintains sound accounting methods and systems in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly bank account and general ledger reconciliations
• Research and assign proper accounting codification to cash transactions (cash receipts, incoming and outgoing wires and ACH payments and collections) from multiple bank accounts
• Record cash transactions journal entries to the GL
• Assist divisions tracking payments received from customers and record interdivisional journal entries
• Reconcile treasury monthly escrow release reports to GL and provide explanations for discrepancies
• Assists in preparation of accurate monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
• Assists in monthly revenue entries, various month-end accruals, re-classifications and allocation entries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• One to three years of corporate or public accounting experience preferred
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel
• JD Edwards and Hyperion experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard, calculator and telephone equipment.

Benefits

• 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, while 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 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.
• Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Company Culture

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. It’s 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.

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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. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

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