Accounting Administrator

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don't just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

The Accounting Administrator is responsible for supporting a variety of finance and accounting functions within KB Home's Information Technology (IT) department. This role plays a key part in invoice management, cost allocation, financial reporting, vendor coordination, and centralized equipment procurement while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Review & Cost Allocation

• Review invoices, accounting codes, and billing allocations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate and verify applicable taxes by division during invoice review and processing.
• Identify, reconcile, and resolve billing discrepancies and invoice-related issues.
• Partner with vendors, including telecommunications providers, to monitor centralized changes, invoices, and billing adjustments.
• Track circuit and service changes and validate alignment with monthly vendor billing.
• Investigate and resolve vendor billing concerns, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.

Reporting & Data Analytics

• Prepare analytical reviews and financial reports for management and leadership related to monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and departmental expenses.
• Generate reports supporting incentive program submissions.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding new project implementations and additions.
• Reconcile incentive payments against submitted units and project activity.
• Utilize multiple systems and data sources to collect, analyze, and report financial information.

Centralized Equipment & Procurement

• Track and manage organization-wide equipment and software requests and purchases.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate procurement activities with vendors.
• Review vendor invoices, match invoices to purchase orders, and compile supporting documentation for payment processing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with cross-functional initiatives involving IT, Finance, and other business functions.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies where appropriate

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, accounting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment while being receptive to diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely and accurate decisions based on data, facts, and financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL is preferred.
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and committed to driving projects and tasks through completion.
• Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve.

Requirements

• This is a 6-8 month temporary position with benefits and the opportunity to convert into a fulltime permanent position based upon business needs.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to drive/travel as needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• Position will be hybrid in the KB Home IT office in Pomona, CA. #LI-hybrid

Compensation Details and Benefits

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. The expected range for this position is based on experience and is noted below, paid semi-monthly.


Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.


KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.


Pay Range

USD $29.00 - USD $33.65 /Hr.

The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do - and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you'll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

Visit our career site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.

KB Home wants prospective employees to protect themselves from fraudulent activity. Legitimate communication will only come from email addresses ending in @kbhome.com or through our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, using @icims.com or @talent.icims.com domains.

KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.


KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer