In -House Accountant

Willow River Company; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Willow River Company in Hudson, WI seeks an In-House Accountant to own daily financial workflows, job costing, and reporting. You will manage AP/AR, payroll, and month-end closes, connecting numbers to field operations and margins.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with field crews and leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with job costing and project tracking.
• Experience in construction/landscaping or service trades is a plus.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Daily Accounting: Manage AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and credit card postings with high accuracy.
• Job Costing & Project Tracking: Track actual labor, material, and equipment costs against project estimates to maintain margins.
• Month-End Close: Perform month-end reconciliations, accrue obligations, and assist in producing monthly financial statements.
• Payroll & Compliance: Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate financial reports and cash-flow trackers for leadership decisions.
• Process Improvement: Improve internal controls and software integrations as the business scales.

Skills

Accounting experience

QuickBooks proficiency

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: In-House Accountant Company: Willow River Company Location: Hudson, WI Position Type: Full-Time

About Us

Willow River Company is a rapidly growing landscaping and green-industry business based in Hudson, Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, high-end craftsmanship, and building a stellar team. As we continue to expand our commercial and residential operations, we are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented In-House Accountant to take ownership of our daily financial workflows, job costing, and reporting.

Position Summary

We are looking for someone who understands more than just debits and credits—someone who can connect the numbers to real-world field operations, equipment utilization, and labor margins. Working closely with company leadership, you will manage day-to-day accounting functions, streamline financial tracking, and provide clear insights to help drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Daily Accounting: Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, and credit card postings with high accuracy.
• Job Costing & Project Tracking: Track actual labor, material, and equipment costs against project estimates to ensure healthy margins across our service and installation lines.
• Month-End Close: Perform month-end reconciliations, manage accruals, and assist in preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
• Payroll & Compliance: Oversee payroll processing, track multi-employee time and allocations, and ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate financial reports and cash-flow trackers to provide leadership with actionable data for weekly operational and strategic decisions.
• Process Improvement: Help optimize internal financial controls, software integrations (such as QuickBooks and industry platforms), and administrative workflows as the business scales.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years of professional accounting, bookkeeping, or project cost accounting experience. (Background or strong familiarity with the construction, landscaping, or service trades is a huge plus).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks and modern accounting platforms; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Mindset: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. You enjoy solving problems, catching discrepancies before they become issues, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with field crews, management, vendors, and clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($60,000 – $80,000+ range, depending on background).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative, dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact company growth.

Willow River Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.