Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The primary purpose of this position is to perform, manage and direct all daily accounting activities. The Company uses Sage 100 as its accounting software.

This includes in-house payroll, payables, receivables, journal entries, managing cash, etc... In addition to accounting practices, this position will engage in and support all operations with vendor accounts, job costing analytics, WIP reporting, various labor and key management reporting, insurance items, vendor account oversight, legal & compliance issues (from time to time), etc.

It’s critical to this position that the individual is highly structured, organized, and has attention to detail. Also, possessing the ability to think outside the box and be analytical in reviewing the financials and making suggested changes to management.

Currently the Company has about 110 employees and generates roughly $18,000,000 in annual revenue. The Company is poised to experience an annual growth percentage of 20% over the next three years and we would like this individual to be capable of handling that growth.

At this time, there is an A / P Clerk and an Accounting Associate (A / R & Payroll) as direct staff, with purchase orders handled by the Production Dept.

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RESPONSIBILITES :

• Provide financial leadership to the Company and directly manage the Accounting staff.
• Responsible for the preparation of the Company's financial statements.
• Prepare all month-end closings and required department key financial reports.
• Maintain Sage accounting system to ensure the proper, complete, and accurate record-keeping of accounting Company transactions.
• Evaluate departmental performance and make adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
• Provide training, guidance, and direction to employees, as needed, to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
• Prepare and provide financial statements, analysis, and other reports on a scheduled or unprompted basis.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets to the general ledger of the Company.
• Assist in the Insurance Renewal process and gather documentation needed.
• Workers’ Compensation reporting.
• Cash Flow Management.
• Maintain all Payroll related information / requirements and process payroll twice a month.
• Process all tax liabilities and prepare quarterly payroll returns.
• Process and monitor payments and expenditures for all payables on a regular basis.
• Handle any and all duties related to Accounting issues for the Company.
• Responsible for adjusted annual trial balance and documentation for preparation of Annual financials.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual corporate income tax returns.
• Handle any and all audits such as Workers’ Compensation, insurance policies, Payroll, etc

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Three (3) to four (4) years of professional Accounting, Finance work history.
• Knowledge of acceptable safe work practices including wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.
• Adhere to all Accounting rules and regulations.
• Proactive self-starter, achieving high productivity with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently with little instruction;

coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner is required.

• Demonstrate the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Positive, tenacious attitude.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment; works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organized with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Experience managing complex project / event logistics.
• Some local travel up to 25%.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

• Ability to comfortably work with software and apps on a desktop, iPhone, and / or iPad.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Accounting software (i.e., Sage, QuickBooks).
• Quick learner and ability to figure things out on your own.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information to effectively execute and achieve results.

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience working as an Accountant or Accounting professional or a similar position in the Accounting department.
• Landscaping, construction industry experience highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES :

• Professionalism : As it relates to how you carry yourself among fellow co-workers and customers.
• Communication : Strong, effective communication skills to interact with co-workers, Management, clients, vendors, and / or visitors.

Communication skills include listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and client relation skills.

• Collaboration : Incorporate teamwork, mutual respect, active engagement, cooperation and client focus.
• Accountability : Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities, the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action.
• Problem Solving : Blends problem solving skills, judgement and decision-making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Ethical standards : High ethical standards in how you go about & perform your work always taking into consideration what’s best for the customer, their property, and the company.
• Customer service and satisfaction : Adhere to the philosophy that customers are # 1 and are the livelihood of Crestview Landscape, Inc.

Strong sense of customer service and satisfaction.

• Attention to detail : High level of detail and a focus on the little things that make a big difference.
• Trust and demeanor : Ability to foster positive and solid relationships with clients to establish rapport, trust, and confidence.

Possess a quality demeanor and the ability to be levelheaded and calm in all situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time, in a standard office work environment.

The position also requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs., unaided.

DIRECT REPORTS :

Two (2) to three (3).