Staff Accountant - Construction & Real Estate (Hickory, NC)

Legacy Home Builder; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Home Builders in Hickory, NC is seeking a reliable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and overall financial organization in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, GL reconciliations, budgeting, job costing for construction, lender reporting, and collaboration with CPAs to ensure accurate financials and timely closes.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Legacy Home Builders in Hickory, NC is seeking a reliable Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and overall financial organization in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, GL reconciliations, budgeting, job costing for construction, lender reporting, and collaboration with CPAs to ensure accurate financials and timely closes.