Staff Accountant

Position Overview

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.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Schedule: Onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Physical Demands: Standard office environment (sitting, workstation use)

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.