Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role involves reconciling accounts, processing journal entries, and generating financial statements for management review. The Staff Accountant ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards while providing timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role involves reconciling accounts, processing journal entries, and generating financial statements for management review. The Staff Accountant ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards while providing timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in the general ledger.
· Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts.
· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
· Assist with generating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
· Review and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
· Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
· Prepare and analyze financial reports, highlighting variances and trends.
· Support external audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
· Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
· Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
· 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (internship experience considered).
· Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
· Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
· Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
· Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
· Knowledge of industry-specific accounting practices (e.g., construction, manufacturing, or services).
Work environment:
· In office
Earthtones Companies
At Earthtones Companies, we are dedicated to upholding our core values in every aspect of our work and in how we hold ourselves and each other accountable. This commitment has fueled our rapid growth into one of the largest privately owned and operated landscaping companies in North America.
As a privately owned company, we have the unique ability to prioritize our family-oriented culture above all else, which has naturally led to the development of a team of industry-leading professionals. We are also committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our staff, recognizing that our team members are the reason for our success. As we continue executing our growth strategy, our primary focus remains on taking care of our employees and their families.
To protect the culture we’ve built, we are highly selective in our hiring process, seeking individuals who consistently strive for excellence, align with our core values, and bring innovative ideas to their roles. We take great pride in investing in our employees and have developed many of our division leaders from within, reflecting our strong commitment to growth and opportunity.
Company Website: www.earthtonescompanies.com
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