Accounting Generalist

PAY RANGE: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 + Commission

WORKING WITH US

We are always looking for people who are passionate about working outdoors and making the local community a better place to work and live. If you're seeking a great place to work with a rewarding purpose, competitive pay, generous benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture we're ready to grow with you! We prioritize work-life balance, health and wellness, and employee recognition to create a supportive and rewarding work environment.

MISSION FIRST, TEAM ALWAYS - our mission is to create a culture that provides for the betterment of the individual and the organization, while supporting a common goal. We are former US Military Special Operators who founded American Landscaping Partners with a belief that we can better the landscaping industry through core values of extreme ownership and selfless service.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision

• Voluntary insurance selections

POSITION OVERVIEW

This person is responsible for managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) for multiple locations, ensuring accurate financial records and controls. They assist with month-end closing tasks, verify and approve invoices, and handle cash transactions. They also manage financial data integrity, reconcile credit card transactions, process purchase orders, and support tax compliance. Additionally, they collaborate with external partners on financial workflows, assist with audits, and improve processes for efficiency. This position is based in the Southern/Central region, and we prefer candidates located in this area for occasional in-person collaboration. However, we will consider highly qualified remote candidates as well.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage accurate accounting records and controls for multiple sites.
• Assist Assistant Controller in completion of month-end tasks across all regional locations.
• Manage data integrity of master files within all applicable systems.
• Complete monthly reconciliations as assigned by management.
• Record daily cash transactions including ACH, manual checks, and deposits.
• Prepare and record journal entries as requested.
• Assist with accounts payable as needed.
• Assist with accounts receivables as needed.
• Complete financial coding of credit card transactions.
• Release routine reporting for multiple sites as assigned.
• Complete research, documentation, and corrective action for data errors.
• Process purchase orders/receipts within ERP system.
• Collaborate with outsourced partner in ERP/financial system workflow.
• Assist with annual 1099 production process.
• Develop formal documentation and updating of all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as implemented by management.
• Possess knowledge of the following reconciliations: AP, AR, payroll, and banking.
• Knowledge of budget process and have ability to produce variance reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory control, variance, and reconciliation.
• Assist with management of capital expenditure process, monthly reconciliation and annual roll forward.
• Development and submission of document requests associated with local, state, and federal tax filings and compliance.
• Apply innovative thinking and procedural modifications to determine best in practice processes.
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Support internal and external audit proceedings.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in a multi-site/multi-entity environment.
• Proficiency in financial reconciliations, including AP, AR, payroll, and banking.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial workflows, including purchase orders, journal entries, and credit card transactions.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, variance reconciliation, and budget variance reporting.
• Ability to support tax compliance, including local, state, and federal filings.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills for data integrity and financial reporting.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Experience assisting with audits and capital expenditure management.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Full Time