Land Accountant

D.R. Horton•Smyrna, DE

19d•Onsite

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
Proficiency with MS Office and email

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
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight