Junior Accountant

About Us:

Lion Group Services is a commercial landscape and entrance development company based in the Greater Raleigh area, with roots dating back to the 1980s. We operate under two well-known brands—Grand Entrance Group (GEG) and Commercial Landscape Management (CLM)—which many of our clients still recognize and trust.

Together, we deliver high-quality design, installation, and landscape maintenance services while building long-term careers through teamwork, accountability, and our L.I.O.N.S. values.

About the Role

This is an accounting position with a heavy focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, along with reconciliations and general accounting support.

You will help support the finance team by keeping financial operations organized, accurate, and up to date. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants to grow while taking real ownership of recurring processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and send customer invoices daily (including AIA/progress billing where applicable)
• Track aging reports and actively follow up on outstanding balances
• Perform B2B collections (email, phone, and system reminders)
• Maintain accurate customer account data, payment terms, and notes
• Reconcile customer payments and investigate discrepancies
• Apply payments accurately in the accounting system
• Track retainage and contract billing requirements
• Assist with cleanup of AR balances, unapplied cash, and aging issues

Accounts Payable

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and approvals
• Code and enter bills into the accounting system
• Track vendor aging reports and assist with weekly pay runs
• Maintain vendor files and W9 documentation
• Assist with credit card reconciliation and expense tracking
• Assist with purchase order reconciliation and job cost alignment
• Assist with cleanup of AP balances and vendor discrepancies

Reconciliations & Accounting Support

• Perform AR and AP reconciliations
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across accounts
• Maintain organized and accurate supporting documentation

Month-End Close Support

• Assist with month-end close tasks, including:
• Accruals
• Reconciliations
• Recurring journal entries
• Support cleanup and accuracy of financial data
• Assist in maintaining accurate divisional financials

General & Process Improvement

• Maintain organized digital financial records and documentation
• Help improve accounting workflows and internal controls
• Support management with reporting, data pulls, and ad hoc projects
• Participate in financial meetings and offer process improvement ideas

What We’re Looking For

1–3 years of experience in accounting, AR/AP, administrative finance, or similar role

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills

Comfortable communicating with customers regarding outstanding invoices

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Dependable, self-motivated, and able to prioritize

Positive attitude and willingness to grow with the company

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AIA / progress billing

Experience in construction, landscaping, or service-based industries

Experience with job costing or project-based accounting

Experience performing account reconciliations and cleanup work

Experience with accounting systems such as:

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Sage Intacct

Benefits

Lion Group Services, LLC. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

-Competitive compensation

-Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

-Accident, Whole Life, Disability, and Critical Illness coverage

-401(k) with employer match

-Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

-Company-paid Term Life Insurance

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements. Management reserves the right to modify duties as necessary.

Lion Group Services, LLC. participates in E-Verify.