Land Accountant-BLD

D.R. Horton • Conroe, TX

250d

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Accountant. The right candidate will apply the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports; maintain budgets and projected costs regarding land/lot acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related area of study) from a four-year college or university
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training
• Understanding and ability to adhere to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with land/lot contracts
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record large volumes of data
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• JD Edwards experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Review job costs for budget variances, cost code errors, dollar amount errors on invoices, etc., for land/lot acquisitions
• Review Gross Profit Margins of subdivisions
• Create land spreadsheet for payments
• Run various reports and perform budget tracking
• Prepare/update land acquisition proformas (LAPs), Forestar proformas, and the Financial Project System (FPS)
• Run a weekly funding request
• Assist vendors with any questions
• Assist with reconciling transactions and budgets pertaining to homes sold for the end of month process
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree