Senior Accountant

Berks Homes has been successfully building homes for close to 50 years. Our story began with a 19yearold kid buying a nail gun and an air compressor in a diner parking lot. We’ve come a long way since then but these humble beginnings serve as a reminder that we all have to start somewhere. And that start created the foundation of who we are today. We believe in a few simple truths... life is meant to be enjoyed through hard work surrounding yourself with great people and intentional times of rest. Our mission is to create lasting relationships by earning the trust of those we serve. We do this by hiring individuals who are never satisfied with the status quo and are proactive in their service to others.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Accounting the Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of company financial information. This position must analyze financial information and record transactions to allocate reclassify and accrue business operations activity.

Essential Functions

• Analyze accounting records including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department
• Conduct comprehensive job cost analyses on a weekly basis including running reports examining expenses by category coding invoice matching and reconciliation; collaborate closely with regional business analysts to ensure accurate and timely financial data processing.
• Reviews records of accounts to ensure accuracy
• Develops systems for the maintenance of financial records making use of current technologies to maximize efficiency and reliability
• Prepares account reconciliations and records adjustments as needed
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions with eliminations for consolidating reports
• Analyzes monthly P&L activity for accuracy and completeness
• Records multiple entries daily for settlements and loan draws
• Organizes and maintains supporting documentation for annual audits
• Partners with regional operational staff to identify project accruals and explanations for significant budget variances
• Assists in the monthly ERP system close
• Prepares financial reports for senior leadership’s review
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Education/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum of three years of experience in the accounting industry; experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Working knowledge of how to conduct job cost analyses with expertise in financial reporting expense categorization coding and reconciliation.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel Outlook and Word required. Sage Intacct software is a plus.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail required
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work in a team environment required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work independently required
• Aptitude for detailoriented work required
• Prioritization of tasks and effective time management around deadlines required
• Strong analytical thinking skills required
• Demonstration of initiative to continuously improve processes and increase efficiencies required
• Comfort working with all levels of employees required

Our Guiding Principles

Mission: We create lasting relationships by earning the trust of those we serve.

Vision: Be a major league player in minor league markets.

Core Values: * Helpful * Humble * Aware * Driven

Berks Homes is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment opportunity. Discrimination is prohibited against any individual because of age race color religion disability sex national origin genetic information and other categories protected by applicable federal state or local law.