Staff Accountant: GAAP Close & Analytics

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

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