Staff Accountant, Corporate

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Details

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

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

Analytical

Communication

Detail Oriented

Ethics & Integrity

Prioritization

Team Worker

About you: (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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations

Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device

Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed

Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable

Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time

The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• •Competitive Compensation
• •Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• •401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• •Flexible Spending Accounts
• •Disability Programs
• •Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• •Vacation & Company Holidays
• •Tuition Reimbursement
• •Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• •Home Mortgage Program
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)