Staff Accountant - Land

Job Description

Job Description

The Signorelli Company (TSC) is a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX. Established in 1994, the company has experience in all the aspects of real estate that make up master planned communities with divisions in land, office, retail, entertainment, medical, outdoor hospitality, multi-family, homebuilding, and build-for-rent. TSC ranked as a Top Workplace for five consecutive years. 

Signorelli Development Company (SDC) manages all land development holdings and activity under The Signorelli Company. SDC is one of the largest privately held development companies in the State of Texas with a presence across all four quadrants of the greater Houston area and growing. Recognized as a leader in the real estate industry, SDC has won Developer of the Year awarded by The Greater Houston Builder Association.

POSITION SUMMARY : 

The position of Staff Accountant will aid with the accounting function for Land Development business units at the Signorelli Company. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Preparing accurate and timely journal entries, reconciling monthly balance sheet accounts, preparation of monthly draw packages for development funding, assisting in the updating of financial reports, and the creation of monthly billings related to both external counterparties and affiliated entities.

Work Location: On-site – The Woodlands, Texas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Initiate and prepare standard month end close entries (journal entries: cash, accruals, lot/loan closings, AP runs, loan advances/paydowns)
• Performs general cost accounting for project reporting 
• Review monthly project development cashflows for cost to complete on active phases 
• Prepare monthly project draw funding packages to be submitted to lenders
• Preparation of various account reconciliations within the prescribed timeframe established by the organization. 
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and other financial reporting as requested. 
• Update and maintain compliance obligations for land entities
• Maintain banking access for entities across multiple banking institutions
• Preparation and input of wire payments and transfers in multiple third-party banking systems
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. 
• Assists in the filing of tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies, as requested. 
• Reconcile and pay property taxes
• Assist in MUD audits by providing supporting documentation
• Document job related procedures and adhere to internal controls

CORE VALUES 

• Integrity : Do the right thing, always. Corporate sustainability can only be achieved through trust and integrity.
• Growth : Strive to do more. There is no growth in your comfort zone and no comfort in your growth zone.
• Innovation : Think differently. Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.
• Vision : A strong team turns a vision into reality. We focus not on where we are, but where we are headed.
• Excellence : Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude. We are what we repeatedly do. It is not an act, but a habit.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required. 

EXPERIENCE

• Public accounting experience or exposure to land/homebuilding industry preferred.

• Proficiency with an ERP accounting environment (NewStar/Landdev and Vena experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). 

TALENTS

• Working knowledge of basic/complex accounting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communication. 
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work. 
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive. 
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately and being able to independently problem solve. 
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. 

The Signorelli Company is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We seek to empower everyone’s diverse experiences to maximize our organization’s talent and capabilities.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. The Signorelli Company reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.