Senior Accountant

A fast-growing landscaping company seeks a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role will work cross-functionally with the operations and finance department to ensure the accurate, timely, and consistent processing of financial data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial data as well as budgets, forecasts, etc.)

Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, labor and expense variances, and other below-the-line costs

Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on operational metrics to help drive performance

Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance to identify trends and advise management on recommended actions

Perform month-end close activities, including accruals, general ledger account reconciliations, and journal entries, as needed

Supervision of regional administrative team, ensuring timely processing of financial transactions

Maintain a documented system of internal financial controls, accounting processes and policies

Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurements

Accountable for oversight and management of timely and accurate processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor invoices

Delegate and manage project-based work to office staff, follow-up and report results to Region Vice President

Manage regional working capital

Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports, compiling information and identifying trends.

Assist the VP of Accounting and Corporate Controller with various internal and external financial audits

Ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as needed

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a quantitative-related field Skills & Experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation preferred

Strong financial analysis skills, thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting practices, especially the revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and business combinations (ASC 805) standards

Working knowledge of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and ability to identify, design, and implement financial controls

Advanced skills with Excel, Power Point, SQL database extract skills a plus; familiarity with ERP systems, working knowledge of IFS a plus

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