What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Hermes Co Inc?
Hermes Landscaping is a nationally recognized, award-winning company that has proudly served the Kansas City metro for more than 60 years. As one of the Midwest's leading commercial landscape contractors, we specialize in commercial landscape construction, landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, and residential design-build services.
We're looking for an experienced Accounting Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning financial processes while also helping support the day-to-day operations of a growing business. If you enjoy working with numbers, improving processes, collaborating with operations, and making an impact beyond traditional accounting, we'd love to meet you.
The Opportunity
This position serves as a key member of our administrative and accounting team. You'll play an important role in managing customer billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and office operations while partnering with managers across the company to keep projects moving efficiently.
What You'll Do
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Process customer billing, invoicing, collections, and payment applications
- Assist with job costing, financial reporting, and operational analysis
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies
- Analyze financial information using Excel and other business systems
- Support month-end reporting and ongoing accounting activities
- Assist with contract administration and financial tracking
Office & Business Operations
- Oversee daily administrative office functions
- Maintain customer, contract, billing, and project records
- Generate financial and operational reports for leadership
- Support managers with reporting, special projects, and process improvements
- Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow
Customer & Team Support
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Respond to customer questions regarding billing and account information
- Coordinate communication between accounting, operations, and leadership
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who enjoys both accounting and business operations and wants to play an active role in the success of the organization.
You may be a:
- Staff Accountant looking to broaden your responsibilities
- Senior Accountant seeking a more operational role
- Accounting Coordinator ready for the next step
- Office Manager with significant accounting experience
Qualifications
- 5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or office management experience
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, invoicing, and collections
- Experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with job costing, contract administration, or project-based accounting preferred
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills
What You're Walking Into
At Hermes Landscaping, our values guide how we treat our employees, serve our customers, and operate every day:
Our Values: Communication. Relationships. Excellence. Execution. Developing People. (C.R.E.E.D.)
Click the link below to see who we are and what we’re really about: https://youtu.be/6YCmYjzbDsQ?si=ChykbX-Scfy2dOsR
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Hermes Profit Sharing Program—when the company wins, you win
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A collaborative team environment where your contributions matter
- The opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader
Hermes Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer.