Staff Accountant

Taylor Morrison•Scottsdale, AZ

85d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant, Corporate working for Taylor Morrison you will under management’s direction, perform professional accounting work including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation and verification of financial records, and perform related duties as required. We trust that as a Staff Accountant, Corporate you will: (responsibilities) Assist in the preparation of the periodic consolidated financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports, by accumulating, preparing and analyzing supporting documentation Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and bank statements Maintain fixed asset records for corporate level entities Collaborate in the drafting of MD&A and footnote disclosures Ensure that financial information is prepared timely, accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting rules and regulations Identify potential accounting issues or areas for improvement Assist with research and documentation of emerging accounting guidance Prepare analyses and reconciliations of consolidated corporate accounts Assist in the maintenance of internal controls documentation related to corporate accounting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews; and Assist in special projects as needed which may include participation in analyzing, documenting and implementing new accounting standards and continuous improvement efforts related to the monthly and quarterly close process. You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 2 year of relevant experience either in public accounting or in a corporate role within the accounting and finance department
CPA or CPA candidate
Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations as well as experience with technical research and preparation of accounting white papers
Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail, as well as competency with computer software applications

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the periodic consolidated financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports, by accumulating, preparing and analyzing supporting documentation
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries
Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and bank statements
Maintain fixed asset records for corporate level entities
Collaborate in the drafting of MD&A and footnote disclosures
Ensure that financial information is prepared timely, accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting rules and regulations
Identify potential accounting issues or areas for improvement
Assist with research and documentation of emerging accounting guidance
Prepare analyses and reconciliations of consolidated corporate accounts
Assist in the maintenance of internal controls documentation related to corporate accounting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews
Assist in special projects as needed which may include participation in analyzing, documenting and implementing new accounting standards and continuous improvement efforts related to the monthly and quarterly close process.
Perform other duties as assigned