Staff Accountant

Bland Landscaping Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Company 401(k) match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Bland Landscaping Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to support internal accounting processes, ensure financial accuracy, and drive process improvements. The role partners across departments to ensure timely processing of transactions, billing, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and contract billing. The position requires an Associate degree with 3+ years of experience, with a preferred Bachelor's in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting functions and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries with documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain fixed asset sub-ledger.
• Review billing data and ensure accurate invoicing.

Skills

Dynamics GP

Excel

Office Suite

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

The Staff Accountant is a highly collaborative role that supports internal accounting processes, maintains financial accuracy, and drives continuous process improvements. Partnering cross-functionally across Bland Landscaping, this role ensures the timely, accurate processing of financial transactions, billing, and reporting.

Core Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Daily Operations & Close: Support daily accounting functions, transactional accuracy, and month-end close procedures.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Reconciliations & Fixed Assets: Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger.

Accounts Receivable & Contract Billing

• Billing & Contract Review: Receive, review, and verify billing data from different branches and review client contracts to ensure proper invoicing treatment and timely billing.
• Invoice Generation & Cash Application: Generate client invoices with supporting documentation and perform daily cash management duties, including posting receipts to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Collections & Discrepancies: Review aging reports, contact delinquent accounts to request payment, and research/resolve accounts receivable issues and customer discrepancies.

Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement

• Tax & Audit: Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns and assist with annual audit requests.
• Documentation & Projects: Document standard accounting workflows and support special projects as requested.
• Schedule: Onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Physical Demands: Standard office environment (sitting, workstation use)
• Package: Competitive salary, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, company-matched 401(k), and paid time off (PTO) plus holidays.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum: Associate degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience. Service-related industry experience is a plus.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Systems & Software: Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP experience strongly preferred) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional teams and clients across various industries.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.