Corporate Accountant I

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established homebuilders in the industry, with over 45 years of experience and 250,000+ homes to our credit.

We also take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. 

Position Summary

Performs basic accounting functions of the department through preparation of accounting entries, reconciliations and analysis. Specifically, performs department work activities of an administrative and accounting nature focused on cash and wire journal entries, deposits, bank reconciliations, and other basic accounting functions as required by the department. Duties include documenting and/or following standard operating procedures, preparing reports, compiling data, investigating and resolving problems, preparing journal entries and reconciliations.

Essential Job Functions

· Prepares daily cash and wires journal entries for company-wide cash transactions in the corporate accounting department

· Prepares daily deposits of cash, rebates, and refunds and prepares the journal entries for company-wide transactions

· Prepares monthly cash reconciliations (approximately 30 of them) and prepares adjustment journal entries for reconciling items

· Prepares monthly journal entries as assigned, including allocation of costs to multiple departments or divisions, accruals, and other misc. entries.

· Role may expand into other areas of the GL as the employee develops their knowledge base and on an as needed basis by the department

· Manages documents, paperless filing organization, SOX files, and administers all clerical function of accounting offices

· Review AP batches for approval, coding, and entry into the general ledger

· Set up of communities in the E1 Oracle system

· Assist with audits by pulling backup for audit requests and making copies

· Processes bi-weekly T&E Expense Reports for the Company

· Ensuring that internal controls are maintained according to SOX and company accounting standards and policies.

· May assist with footing and checking 10Q/10K footnotes during quarterly filings

· Communicates with business partners, other departments, and develops relationships across multiple accounting departments and functional areas

Education Requirements: Associates degree in accounting minimum required; BA degree preferred

Licenses or certifications: None

Experience: Typically requires 1-2 years minimum experience with experience at a large public company preferred, however will consider college graduates with internship experience and/or a desire to enter corporate accounting at a publicly traded company. Experience with journal entries, data entry, audits, SOX and internal controls a plus. Experience with GL accounting software, specifically Oracle and TM1 a plus.

Skilled in: Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently; Ability to learn accounting systems and the tasks of the role quickly and be comfortable with tight deadlines and quick training; Must be adequately skilled in Microsoft Excel applications; Willingness to go the extra mile for teammates, eager to learn, be a helping hand, have natural curiosity, skepticism and an analytical mindset; ability to work with team members with varying backgrounds. Good interpersonal and independent time management skills necessary. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships across all levels of the company.

Benefits & Perks!

This is an xcellent entry level position to launch or continue a career with a publicly held company, with exposure to consolidated level accounting functions. Joining a great team who values collaboration, assisting one another, high standards of work quality, getting involved and building a rewarding career. Structured hybrid with dedicated in office days.While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more. This is an excellent entry level position to launch or continue a career with a publicly held company, with exposure to consolidated level accounting functions. Joining a great team who values collaboration, assisting one another, high standards of work quality, getting involved and building a rewarding career. Structured hybrid with dedicated in office days

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $60,000-75,000/yr 
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-GG1 #LI-HYBRID