Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant I plays a key role in Hakes Brothers’ month-end close cycle and day-to-day accounting operations. The position is responsible for processing transactions, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity homebuilding environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Process incoming payments and approve outgoing payments in accordance with authorization policies.
• Review, approve, and reconcile pre-settlement and final settlement statements.
• Process utility account connections and disconnections; maintain accurate account records.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger on a timely basis.
• Review and approve lot acquisition transactions and supporting documentation.
• Onboard new vendors, update existing vendor records, and verify vendor compliance with company requirements.
• Review, reconcile, and process bank and corporate credit card statements.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including preparation of standard and recurring journal entries.
• Support intercompany transaction processing and reconciliation across multiple entities.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Generate accounting reports, financial records, and supporting documentation for internal and external use.
• Verify and record daily deposits in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Support external audit requests by organizing workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Analyze general ledger account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Payable & Administrative Support

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to accounts payable and cash deposits.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in compliance with company retention policies.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Preferred: CPA candidacy a plus
• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant accounting experience
• Preferred: Public accounting or homebuilding industry experience
• Required: Demonstrated experience with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation

Technical Skills

• Required: Proficient in ERP or accounting software systems (experience with construction or homebuilding ERP platforms is a plus)
• Required: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data organization
• Required: Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and practices
• Preferred: Experience with multi-entity or intercompany accounting

Core Competencies

• High degree of integrity, reliability, and professional discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Incentives

• Annual bonus potential
• Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
• Discount off the sales price of a Hakes Brothers home
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental and vision insurance