Staff Accountant

Legacy Homes; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Home Builders in Hickory, NC is seeking a reliable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with reconciliations, reporting, and overall financial organization, including job costing for construction projects and collaboration with CPAs on tax and audits. The role requires a strong accounting background and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Ideal 2–5 years of hands-on accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, GL reconciliations, and close process.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, calculate metrics, and provide business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain results to leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
• Experience in public accounting, residential homebuilding, construction, real estate, or job costing is an advantage.
• Master's degree in Accounting/Finance is an advantage.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, proactive, results-driven.
• Integrity and accountability with long-term growth mindset.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in Hickory, NC.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, invoicing, and collections.
• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Calculate and monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide insights.
• Manage construction job costing; track budgets vs. actuals and allocate costs.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and job profitability analyses.
• Support cash flow forecasting, loan draws, and lender reporting.
• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax prep, audits, and reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Assist with additional accounting and financial tasks for growth.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Accounting close

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Legacy Home Builders is a construction and real estate company based in Hickory, North Carolina. We focus on developing and managing high-quality multifamily communities while building a strong portfolio of investment-class assets. Our team is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering long-term value through well-executed projects.

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who is strong in accounting, enjoys working with numbers, and can maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting the finance team with reconciliations, reporting, and overall financial organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor and subcontractor payments, invoicing, and collections.
• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial adjustments.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Calculate and monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Manage construction job costing, track project budgets against actual expenses, and allocate land, lot, and construction costs.
• Prepare financial reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and job profitability analyses.
• Support cash flow forecasting, construction loan draws, and lender reporting.
• Work with external CPAs on tax preparation, audits, and financial reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, and overall business performance.
• Assist with additional accounting, financial analysis, administrative, and operational tasks as needed to support the Finance Team and the company's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Ideally 2–5 years of hands‑on accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and the accounting close process.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, calculate key metrics, and provide meaningful business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial results clearly to leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.
• Experience in public accounting, residential homebuilding, construction, real estate, or job costing is an advantage.
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis is a plus.
• A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and a proactive, results‑driven work ethic.
• High integrity, accountability, and a commitment to long-term professional growth.
• Ability to work full‑time, on‑site in Hickory, NC.

What Are We Looking For

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Proactive and dependable
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude

Why Join Legacy Home Builders

• Be part of a growing company in the construction and real estate industry
• Opportunity to contribute to both client experience and business growth
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity for growth as the company expands