Accounting Manager

RJ Lawn Service, Inc.; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided

11 Paid holidays plus 1 floating day

17 PTO days

Job summary

RJ Lawn & Landscape seeks an Accounting Manager to lead accounting and financial reporting for the Iowa branch. You will oversee month-end close, internal controls, KPIs, and the administrative team handling AR, billing, purchasing, AP, payroll, and job costing.

The role requires a strong GAAP background, 3+ years in accounting, and hands-on leadership. You will guide the team through close periods and support audits, with a focus on accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervision.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, tax, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with reconciliations.
• Oversee branch financial statements, KPI reporting, and budgeting.
• Manage AR, AP, payroll, and job costing with a supervisor role.
• Prepare and file state sales/use tax returns for the branch.
• Develop dashboards of financial indicators for leadership.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP systems

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

Accounting Manager

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000, per year.

About the Role

Lead accounting and financial reporting for the assigned branch, ensuring accurate, timely results and strong internal controls. The Accounting Manager combines hands-on accounting with people leadership, overseeing the month-end close, branch financials and KPIs, and the administrative team handling AR, billing, purchasing, AP, payroll, and job costing.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review the monthly financial package for the branch by Department, including KPIs; identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
• Lead monthly financial meetings with branch leadership, including quarterly KPI deep dives and market comparisons.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, inventory, accruals, and branch financial statements.
• Prepare and file state sales/use tax returns and maintain sales tax compliance for the branch.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and general ledger account analyses.
• Record fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules; work with the Fleet Manager to support fleet activities.
• Supervise and supplement the administrative team in processing accounts receivable, billing, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and job costing to ensure the general ledger is consistent with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assign and prioritize team workload to ensure deadlines are met; provide training and guidance on accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Mentor and develop accounting and administrative team members, including conducting performance reviews and supporting employee growth.
• Review job costing to confirm budget vs. actual results for time, material, and profitability; report outliers to production and sales leadership for resolution.
• Prepare, manage, and report the annual branch budget by Department; monitor and explain budget vs. actual results.
• Develop and maintain a dashboard of key financial indicators for branch and company leadership.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements as needed.
• Support year-end audit, tax preparation, and corporate reporting requirements in coordination with corporate accounting.
• Attend company meetings as requested for overall company development.
• Promote, demonstrate, and enforce company policies and financial controls.
• Support and enforce RJ Lawn & Landscape vision, mission, and core values.
• Promote, demonstrate and enforce safety procedures & company policies.
• Share ideas and process improvement suggestions to propel the team forward.
• Special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• BS or MS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervising others and prioritizing timelines for completion.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting processes, procedures, and controls, including the ability to perform and review general ledger account analyses and reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close, sales/use tax, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP system technologies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form, including explaining financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines.
• Maintain adaptability and organization while managing competing priorities, with flexibility during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close periods.

Preferred:

• Job cost or construction accounting background.
• Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience.
• Exposure to Landscape, horticulture, or related field service operations.
• Lifelong learner with an inquisitive nature; curiosity about and willingness to adopt productivity tools and emerging technologies that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Measure of Accountability

• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end and year-end close.
• Accuracy and timeliness of branch financial statements and KPI reporting.
• Timeliness and accuracy of sales/use tax filings and account reconciliations.Branch budget vs. actual reporting and variance explanation.
• Team performance, development, and retention.
• Effectiveness of internal controls and audit results.
• Process improvements implemented.
• Quarterly Rocks Achievement.
• Attendance Record.

Reports to: Branch Manager

Why RJ Lawn & Landscape?

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Uniforms provided.
• 11 Paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday.
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) days.