STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Accounting Coordinator)

Blue Ribbon Grounds Services; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ribbon Grounds Services is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the Controller with maintaining financial records and performing a broad range of accounting tasks. The role covers month/year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and support for audits, payroll, sales and employment tax reporting, and fixed assets management.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience in landscaping or construction, strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounting in the landscape or construction industry preferred.
• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), QuickBooks Enterprise and industry software.
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports.
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work.
• A current valid driver s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, maintains and develops schedules, reports and analyses for internal/external stakeholders.
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data to support certain accruals and estimates.
• Performs month-end and year-end close processes.
• Understands payroll and prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements in accordance with GAAP and job cost accounting.
• Provides information and explanations for audit requests from external auditors and upper management.
• Assist with sales tax and employment tax reporting.
• Responsible for managing the fixed assets and depreciation schedules of any assets the company owns.
• Follow company’s established accounting processes.
• Able to work with large amounts of detailed data.
• Assist other team members as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Accounting Coordinator)

SUMMARY

Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Controller of the company to maintain the financial records of the business. A person in this position does everything from administrative work to finance and accounting duties that relates to the financial aspects of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create an undue hardship on the Company.

• Prepares, maintains and develops schedules, reports and analyses for internal/external stakeholders
• Gathers, compiles and analyzes data to support certain accruals and estimates
• Performs month-end and year-end close processes
• Understands payroll and prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and job cost accounting
• Provides information and explanations for audit requests from external auditors and upper management
• Assist with sales tax and employment tax reporting
• Responsible for managing the fixed assets and depreciation schedules of any assets the company owns
• Follow company’s established accounting processes
• Able to work with large amounts of detailed data
• Assist other team members as needed
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• May be required to drive a vehicle for business purposes occasionally
• Maintain valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work performed in office environment. Involves frequent contact with other employees. May require working under stressful conditions.
• Operates office machinery including computers, fax machine, calculator, and photocopier.
• Requires manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator, stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, and mobility to complete errands or deliveries.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry/move up to 20lbs
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms
• Must be able to complete job duties proficiently while adapting to changing demands and priorities
• Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time to perform duties in a safe manner

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it requires the regular handling of confidential and/or proprietary Company, employee, and client information. Performing this job in a discreet and professional manner always requires alertness. Any lapse of attention could have a significant impact on the Company, its employees, and/or its vendors.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting required
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounting in the landscape or construction industry preferred
• Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), QuickBooks Enterprise and industry software
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work
• A current valid driver s license is required

Management reserves the right to change this job description at any time according to business needs. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not meant to alter the at-will status of employee s employment in any way.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Blue Ribbon Grounds Services has 80 employees taking care of our customers in 3 states. Our pride in workmanship, safety and integrated trades (Residential Lawn Care, Commercial Lawn Care, Landscape, Pools, Site Services, Street Sweeping, Topsoil) helps us differentiate with our customers. They demand from us their most ambitious concepts to complete. We are known in the market to be a great place to work while providing excellent service and end product. Providing our employees with competitive 401k & insurance benefits and growth opportunities. We are dedicated in serving our employees, customers, and communities with excellence.