MISION:

It is our Mission to provide the finest quality product and services to our customers in the most efficient and honorable manner possible, while maintaining a reasonable level of profitability. By providing meaningful employment opportunities/ careers to individuals who take pride in their work and demonstrate a respectful attitude, we feel we can achieve this Mission.

SAFETY:

Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses and you will take an active role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Staff Accountant, the Accounting Coordinator at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses is an hourly, part-time, flexible schedule 4-6 hours per day between the hours 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Holidays). The primary responsibility of the role is assisting with the overall operations of the financial processes, including systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. The Accounting Coordinator is accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of all communications, correspondence, reports, and records associated with the operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (comprehensive, but not limited to):

• Maintain and promote excellent, professional communications
• Maintain open and effective lines of communication with Staff Accountant and assigned project coordinators
• Coordinate Accounting department training, meetings and agenda
• Document procedures, policies, and training manuals to assume the highest level of efficiency and organization
• Assist in systems implementations, improvements, and analysis
• Obtain necessary information to resolve unusual problems, communicate with internal and external units to supply or obtain information
• Report, file and pay monthly sales and use tax timely
• Report, file and pay quarterly fuel tax timely
• Review accuracy of monthly corporate credit card expense details, import transactions and prepare reporting
• Perform Garden Center sales and receipt transaction entries (during months of operation)
• Reconcile credit card deposits monthly
• Assist in purchase order and payables processing
• Assist in sales and receivables reporting
• Maintain property tax notices, statements and schedules and coordinate remittance of property tax payments timely
• Maintain contracts and leases databases and coordinate renewals
• Maintain title, license, permit, registrations database, coordinate schedules and renewals
• Implement and maintain fixed asset database
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and tax professionals
• Scan, file, and organize documents; support paperless office initiatives
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting
• Perform administrative, clerical, and interoffice support duties as requested

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration desired, not required
• At least 7 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, and college-level education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Fluent typing and data entry skills
• Excellent ability to execute multiple projects and assignments with high attention to detail
• Strong ability to follow-through project implementation and finish several on-going projects on time
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting, reconciliation, journal entry and other financial transactions
• Proficient with Microsoft office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Practical, pragmatic, hardworking and committed
• Motivated by providing service to others, delighting internal and external partners
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary
• Does what it takes to get the job done

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: exerting up to 25 pounds at times and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents are typically in a controlled office work environment with few physical hazards.

Travel is not required for this position.