Staff Accountant - Empire Homes

Empire Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid benefits

401k plan

Continuing education support

Employee discounts on Empire Homes

Work-life balance

Job summary

Empire Communities in Austin, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain general ledger, perform reconciliations, and track construction costs while supporting month-end close and accurate financial reporting. This on-site role partners with construction, purchasing and operations to ensure compliance with accounting policies and timely financial insights.

1–3 years in accounting and a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; homebuilding, construction, or real estate experience preferred.
• Understanding of job costing and construction accounting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and maintain accounting records in line with GAAP.
• Monitor homebuilding and land development job costs, review invoices, reconcile project cost reports, and ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Assist with forecasting, financial analysis, and profitability reporting for operations and decision-making.
• Support compliance, audit, tax, and internal control activities with proper documentation and policies.
• Partner with Construction, Purchasing, Land Development, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Your Impact at Empire

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of a residential homebuilding organization by maintaining general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations, tracking construction and land development costs, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role partners closely with construction, purchasing, and operations teams to provide timely financial information and maintain compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

This role is located on site in the Austin, TX division office located at 3737 Executive Center Drive, St 200, Austin, TX 78731.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; homebuilding, construction, or real estate experience preferred.
• Understanding of job costing and construction accounting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Empire?

Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. Just as every nail driven and every beam laid sets the stage for creating a home, at Empire, we believe our employees lay the foundation for us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places.

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Perform general accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and maintenance of accounting records in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Monitor and account for homebuilding and land development job costs by reviewing invoices, reconciling project cost reports, investigating variances, and ensuring accurate cost allocations.
• Assist with forecasting, financial analysis, and profitability reporting to support operational and business decision-making.
• Support compliance, audit, tax, and internal control activities by maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Construction, Purchasing, Land Development, and Operations teams to resolve accounting issues, provide financial insights, and support process improvements and system enhancements.

Who We Are

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Colorado.

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.

Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.