Senior Accountant

Bluejack National • Aledo, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant works in Ranch Operations and directly reports to the Assistant Controller. This role oversees accounting activities, supports construction draw workflows, maintains cost codes and job-cost reporting, and helps ensure general ledger accuracy in QuickBooks. Responsibilities also include month- and year-end close, reconciliations, audit preparation, financial analysis, forecasting, and improving accounting policies, controls, and processes. The position may provide guidance and informal supervision to staff accountants and support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis. The schedule is flexible as business dictates and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3–5 years of related senior-level accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Energetic and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, adapt, and apply learned knowledge to different situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with driver safety policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of hands-on internal or external audit experience.
• At least 2 years of data analysis experience.
• Experience supervising staff accountants.
• Experience with QuickBooks for Real Estate.
• Experience in real estate or homebuilding.
• A “Go All In” attitude and willingness to learn and go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly accounting activities, including payables review.
• Manage construction draws and the related workflow.
• Maintain cost codes, job-cost reporting, and general ledger accuracy within QuickBooks.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end close entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, investigate variances, record journal entries, and follow up on clearing reconciling items.
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful explanations to management.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for annual audits and serve as the primary contact with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Document accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
• Recommend and help implement system and workflow improvements.
• Assist in preparing the weekly forecast.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
• Provide guidance and informal supervision to staff accountants as needed.

Benefits

• Designated bonus opportunities throughout the year to recognize and reward employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior