Senior Accountant- Land- Green Brick Partners

The Senior Accountant - Land must believe in, practice, and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be Honest, Objective, Mature and Efficient in how they approach their role at Green Brick Partners.

• Ensure business transactions are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP while maintaining compliance with SOX controls
• Assist in preparation of timely and reliable consolidated financial statements and internal financial reporting packages
• Implement Company initiatives related to key accounting processes and internal controls

• Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations requiring advanced knowledge of accounting and related operations
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages
• Prepare quarterly schedules to support 10-Q and 10-K reports
• Execute internal controls over the Company’s accounting and financial processes
• Collaborate with builders / land executives to ensure accuracy of financial information
• Coordinate information requests of internal and external auditors
• Review invoices and accounts payable reports prepared by accounting staff
• Review vendor set up forms
• Implement new or more efficient processes and complete special projects, as needed
• Prepare monthly cash flow analysis to provide forecast information
• Coordinate with Title companies for lot takedowns and lot transfers
• Review monthly builder land development draws
• Review monthly land development budgets and purchase orders prepared by accounting staff

Supervision of Others: None

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability: 

• Exercises independent judgement on accounting treatment for standard and non-recurring entries and transactions
• Exercises independent judgement in preparation of monthly financial reporting schedules

Physical Requirements:  Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location: Plano Corporate Office         

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in accounting with Big 4 public accounting firms preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statements preparation processes
• Understanding of internal controls
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with regards to comparative financial statements and historical financial data
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, accounting software and databases, including query and data mining
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with staff and management

Green Brick Total Compensation:

• Above-market compensation and bonus program
• Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits
• Restricted Stock Awards
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Fitness Reimbursement and programs
• Home Purchase Discount

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.