Hybrid Financial Accountant | Close, Reconciliations & Reporting

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kent (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with match

Employee-owned company

Group health plan

Scholarship program for children

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team at our corporate headquarters in Kent, Ohio. This role supports the monthly financial close, prepares management financial statements, records journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cash reporting, journal postings, external audit assistance, and ongoing process improvements while collaborating with teams across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze reconciliations for various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash reports and process positive pay transmissions.
• Prepare monthly management financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Support continuous process improvements and other departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team at our corporate headquarters in Kent, Ohio. This role supports the monthly financial close, prepares management financial statements, records journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cash reporting, journal postings, external audit assistance, and ongoing process improvements while collaborating with teams across the company.