Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will participate in maintaining the GL to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of accounting tasks. The senior accountant will analyze and review complex financial data to assist leadership in making forecasting decisions and formulating financial strategies.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• General ledger and accounting activities including the maintenance of adequate supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process including coordinating the completion of accounting activity in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with ensuring that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with adequate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Assist with annual budget development and preparation.
• Assist with the documentation of policies and procedures and the monitoring of internal controls.
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks, including M&A due diligence and independent auditor information requests for interim and year-end audit as required.
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor with the coaching and development of accounting staff as necessary.
• Lead assigned special division-wide projects as needed.
• Travel to Manufacturing Facilities, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferably with concentration in accounting. Master’s in accounting and/ or CPA is preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting and/or business experience.
• Experience in a deadline-oriented, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to quickly learn processes and systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work. independently and collaboratively with a team
• Flexible and approachable demeanor.
• Detail oriented.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.

Travel Requirements:

• As needed, up to 25%

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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