Staff Accountant

Lokal Homes • Denver, CO • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Accountant Department: Finance & Accounting | Reports To: Accounting Manager | Employment Type: Full-Time Company Overview Lokal Homes is a leading residential homebuilder committed to delivering quality homes and exceptional customer experiences. With communities across Colorado, we are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals to join our team. Position Summary The Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of a high-volume residential homebuilding company. This role manages the full accounting cycle for land development, construction costs, and home closings, ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies. Key Responsibilities General Accounting

Maintain the general ledger and perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank statements, and intercompany transactions
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports

Job Cost & Construction Accounting

Track and analyze job costs by community, lot, and phase, ensuring accurate cost-to-complete reporting
Monitor construction draws, subcontractor billings, and purchase order commitments against budget
Investigate and resolve cost variances between budgeted and actual costs
Maintain work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and inventory valuations for homes under construction

Land & Development Accounting

Record land acquisitions, development costs, and lot transfers
Allocate common area costs to individual lots in accordance with company methodology
Maintain land held-for-sale and land under development schedules

Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management

Review and process subcontractor invoices, ensuring proper lien releases and compliance with contract terms
Coordinate with field operations and purchasing teams to resolve billing discrepancies
Ensure timely and accurate payment of trade partners and vendors

Home Closing & Revenue Recognition

Process home closings in coordination with the escrow/title team
Record revenue, cost of sales, and warranty reserves upon closing
Reconcile closing proceeds and buyer deposits

Compliance & Audit Support

Support external audit and tax preparation by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations
Assist with preparation of sales and use tax returns where applicable

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of accounting experience; homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience
Solid understanding of GAAP, job costing, and inventory accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred

Experience with Newstar (our primary ERP system); proficiency strongly preferred
Familiarity with lien waiver management and construction draw processes
Experience with lot-based revenue recognition

Competencies

Analytical Thinking — Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Accuracy & Attention to Detail — Ensures financial records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Collaboration — Works effectively with field operations, purchasing, sales, and executive leadership
Communication — Clearly presents financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Adaptability — Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving processes

Work Environment & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for career growth within a growing homebuilding organization

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