Staff Accountant I

Clayton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brohn Homes is seeking a Staff Accountant I for a 100% in-office role in Austin, TX. You will join the Accounting and Finance team to perform reconciliations, assist with month-end close, create journal entries, and contribute to process improvements in a growing homebuilding company.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous learning. Open to recent grads, or those transitioning from public accounting, with opportunities for long-term career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Excel proficiency and strong organizational skills.
• 1–3 years general accounting experience desirable.
• Familiarity with GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain revenue transactions.
• Process and record overhead accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.
• Assist with monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts; prepare supporting schedules.
• Assist with variance reporting and forecast-to-actual analyses.
• Prepare wire requests and support cash management activities.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Location

This is a 100% in-office role in Austin, TX designed to support collaboration, partnership, and team connection.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant I will support the Accounting and Finance team through a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting support, journal entries, and process improvement initiatives. This role works closely with multiple departments throughout the organization and provides an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in accounting within a growing homebuilding company. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous learning. Whether you’re a recent accounting graduate, have prior accounting experience, or are transitioning from public accounting or audit, this role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

Duties / Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Support

• Record and maintain revenue transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Process and record overhead accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices are coded accurately and paid timely.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with account analysis and variance reporting, including forecast-to-actual comparisons.
• Prepare wire requests and support cash management activities.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed.
• Partner with departments across the organization to ensure accurate financial information and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Demonstrates ownership and adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities and special projects aligned with team and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of general accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate, homebuilding, or project-based accounting environments.
• Familiarity with ERP and accounting software systems.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate preferred but not required.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support.

Skill and Competency

• Motivated to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership.
• Consistently seeks ways to improve processes and contribute to team success.
• Values teamwork over personal recognition.
• Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous development.
• Willing to support others and do what is needed for the success of the team.
• Possesses strong interpersonal awareness and communication skills.
• Builds positive relationships across departments.
• Approaches challenges thoughtfully and collaborates effectively to find solutions.
• Able to accomplish tasks accurately and timely with limited supervision.

Why Join Brohn Homes

At Brohn Homes, we believe we are in the People Business and we build homes.

We’ve grown from a Central Texas builder into a company expanding across Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, backed by Clayton Properties Group and Berkshire Hathaway. That means the stability of a national organization with the culture and speed of a local team.

We work hard, move fast, and hold a high bar, but we also believe work should be fun, relationships matter, and giving back is part of who we are through initiatives like Brohn Does Good Days.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant I who is eager to learn, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and fast-paced organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, operations, and the homebuilding industry.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow professionally, take ownership, and work alongside a team that values collaboration and excellence, we’d love to meet you.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and is a 100% in-office role. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. An exempt employee is one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed to complete job responsibilities.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel to company offices, division locations, model homes, recruiting events, volunteer activities such as Brohn Does Good Days, and company meetings. Most travel will be local within the region, with limited overnight travel possible for training sessions or company events.

EEO Statement

Brohn Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Business Unit

Brohn Homes