What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Custom Gardens Amarillo?
Staff Accountant – Custom Gardens Amarillo (Full-Time)
Location: Texas Panhandle
Reports to: Controller
About the Role:
We’re an award winning lawn maintenance & landscape construction company looking for a detail-driven Staff Accountant who wants to build their accounting career inside a real operations-driven business. You’ll handle the day-to-day transactional accounting that keeps our install and maintenance crews moving—bank deposits, reconciliations, invoicing, job costing support, payroll and maintaining financial records.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare daily/weekly bank deposits and maintain accurate cash records
- Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks Desktop
- Create and send customer invoices (maintenance construction)
- Track A/R, send customer statements, and support basic collections
- Enter A/P bills, match to POs/receipts, and flag discrepancies
- Assist with job costing, labor allocation, and material coding
- Support month-end close with schedules, accruals, and cleanup tasks
- Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal supervisors (Install Maintenance) to keep financial details accurate and timely
- Help streamline and document accounting processes as we scale
You’re a Great Fit If You:
- Are highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
- Communicate clearly with field teams, leadership, customers, and vendors
- Are comfortable working in QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, and learning LMN
- Enjoy seeing how accounting connects to real operations, jobs, and crews
- Have an interest in the landscape, construction, or outdoor living industries
- Want meaningful, hands-on experience in a local business
- Are graduating with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Why Join Us:
- Grow your skills under a CPA mentor in a real-world operations environment
- Be part of a tight-knit company that builds meaningful outdoor spaces
- Competitive pay, benefits, and a clear path for advancement to controller
- Your work directly impacts profitability, efficiency, and team success
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter (optional) to morgan@customgardensamarillo.com.