De Young Properties is seeking an organized and detail-oriented cost accountant to join our team. This position requires strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast pace environment. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience are required with strong excel skills. Bachelor degree a plus. The pay range for this position is $29-33/hourly.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Review, code and process land development invoices and vertical construction purchase orders/invoices to appropriate tracts/lots.
    1. Compare invoices to contracts.
    2. Review VPOs for reasonableness and accuracy.
    3. Verify lien releases received.
    4. Obtain superintendent approval.
    5. Process ACH Payments. Print and mail checks including joint checks.
    6. Manage physical and electronic back up of all construction related invoices, PO and contracts.
  2. Review, code and coordinate with superintendent and Customer Experience Dept for approvals of:
    1. Back charges.
    2. warranty invoices.
    3. indirect construction costs.
  3. Monitor and maintain WMS computer system with accurate costing, pricing, option and trade information.
    1. Input price changes for all trade partners for all cost codes.
    2. Set up new communities, lots, plans and elevations in WMS.
    3. Research and resolve discrepancies between software systems.
  4. Other general cost accounting support
    1. Monitor expiration of trades COI and obtain renewals timely.
    2. Set up new trade vendors as needed.
    3. Prepare base house budgets and corresponding reports.
    4. Research discrepancies in costs and sales prices of base home and personal selections.
  5. Prepare end of month reconciliations and reports for various construction accounts.
    1. Reconcile project costs to date to GL detail for each tract, including indirect and warranty costs.
    2. Prepare calculation and JE for unicap, construction fees and indirect charges.
    3. Compile bank package to support line of credit draw for all tracts.
    4. Prepare reconciliation of costs for custom lots and other non-tract construction projects.
  6. Provide accounting services
    1. Posting journal entries and online payments.
    2. Prepare bank deposits and transfers.
    3. Assist in year-end reconciliation and close process.
    4. Back up accounts payable processing for G&A accounts.
    5. The responsibilities of this position extend to encompass additional duties as assigned by management, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the team.
  7. Effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members on process and procedures. Coordinate with accounts payable specialist to assist in the inputting of construction invoices and generating/mailing checks.