Staff Accountant I

Location This 100% in‑office role is located 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 various accounting functions, including account reconciliations, month‑end close activities, financial reporting support, journal entries, and process improvement initiatives. The role works closely with multiple departments and provides an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in accounting within a growing homebuilding company. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous learning. Whether you’ve recently graduated, 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 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. Demonstrate 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. 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 to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands and reach. They must lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time, exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position may require outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends. Travel The role 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr