Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department & Department Number: Ranch Operations

Directly Reports To: Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

SUMMARY of our Cultural Beliefs:

Be Dependable.

I am loyal to the team and committed to the Bluejack mission and experience.

Integrity First.

I am accountable to be honest and always do the right thing.

Value People.

I empathize and respect others.

Speak Up.

I seek, listen and provide candid feedback to improve performance.

Empowerment.

I have the skills, resources and authority to create memorable experiences.

Be Remarkable.

I seek ways to be extraordinary and deliver a positive impact every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Accounting Operations

• Oversee weekly accounting activities, including payables review.
• Manage construction draws, and the related workflow.
• Maintain cost codes, job cost reporting, and GL accuracy within QuickBooks.

Month-Year End Close

• Prepare and review month‑end and year‑end close entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful explanations to management.

Audit

• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for annual audits.
• Serve as primary contact with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Reconciliations

• Prepare reconciliation of GL accounts.
• Record journal entries and follow up on the clearing of reconciling items.

Policies and Procedures

• Document accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
• Recommend and help implement system and workflow improvements.

Forecast

• Assist in the preparation of weekly forecast.

Other Assignments and Special Projects

• Support special projects and ad‑hoc financial analysis as assigned.
• Provide guidance and informal supervision to staff accountants as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be detailed oriented and organized.
• 2+ years of internal or external hands-on audit experience is helpful
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis
• Energetic with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt and apply learned knowledge to different situations.
• Must have a high level of communication skills both written and oral.
• Must have proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Candidates with a “Go All In” attitude willing to learn and go the extra mile will be considered in place of other competencies.
• Experience supervising staff accountants is helpful.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3-5 years of related senior level accounting experience.
• Proficient with Excel including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Experience with QuickBooks for Real Estate a plus.
• Experience in Real Estate or homebuilding is desired but not required.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE AND HOURS

Weekdays, weekends, and Holidays, schedule flexible as business dictates.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

Soliciting gratuities from members or guests is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Gratuities include items such as cash, favors, gifts, tickets to events and other forms of non-financial compensation. Bluejack provides designated bonus opportunities throughout the year to recognize and reward employee contributions.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and meet the driver safety policy requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.