Staff Accountant - Rockwell Homes

We’re a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, private homebuilding company seeking talented team members to join our growing division. Our culture is supportive, collaborative, and team oriented. Employees are expected to possess a sense of ownership, a growth mindset, and be willing to pitch in and help wherever the need arises. We provide competitive compensation, terrific benefits, and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. Position Summary The Staff Accountant role is ideal for a motivated self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and works effectively with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute within a dynamic, fast‑growing organization. Key Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries to ensure accurate allocation of costs by community, phase, lot, and home. Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, escrow accounts, and credit cards to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Track and analyze construction costs through analysis of individual and backlog margin reports; assist in monitoring budgets and identifying cost variances. Support preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, including community‑level and project‑level reporting used by management to evaluate performance and profitability. Manage the weekly accounts payable process, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely payment in accordance with contracts and lien requirements. Maintain accurate vendor records in compliance with company policies and adherence with terms as stated in vendor contracts. Support activities related to home closings, including coordination with sales, escrow, and title companies to contribute to a smooth closing process for buyers and ensure accurate recording of sales proceeds, incentives, and closing costs. Assist with internal and external audits, support strong internal controls, and help ensure compliance with company policies, lender requirements, and joint venture agreements. Work closely with construction, purchasing, land development, sales, and finance teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent job experience. Construction or real estate accounting experience is strongly preferred. Experience with job cost accounting systems and construction or homebuilding ERP platforms (e.g., BRIX, BuildPro, JD Edwards or similar). Strong Excel skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Working knowledge of GAAP, including percentage‑of‑completion and completed‑contract concepts. Strong attention to detail in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret cost data and trends. Effective communication skills and the ability to work with non‑financial partners. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Our Values Customer – Commitment to a customer experience that makes a positive difference in our customers’ lives. Quality – Provide exceptional products and home designs with uncompromising service to deliver premium value to our customers. Integrity – Every team member upholds the highest standards of integrity in our work. Teamwork – Working together, across departments and disciplines, to meet the needs of our customers and achieve the company objectives. Respect – We value our team members, embrace our cultural differences, encourage development, and reward high performance. Citizenship – We will be good citizens and partners in the communities in which we do business. Accountability – Each team member is personally accountable for delivering on our commitments. Will to Win – Each team member will exhibit a strong “Will to Win” in every aspect of our business. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Traylor Building, LLC