Staff Accountant

*About You* * You are a self-proclaimed numbers nerd who is highly proficient with spreadsheets– you’re the go-to for friends and family when they need help with Excel or Google Sheets.
* You’re an experienced bookkeeper who wants more variety, responsibility and involvement in achieving company goals.
* You want to be a key player in the success of a small but growing business.
You recognize that that means wearing a multitude of different hats– from data entry to creating reports to talking customers or employees through a question they have.
* You embrace change and know that growing pains and challenges are important for growth.
* You aren’t afraid to tell your manager when you’ve made a mistake or ask questions when you don’t fully understand something.
* You aren’t afraid of spending time on the phone with customers and team members.
* You are focused on the details to ensure accuracy, yet you appreciate the bigger picture.
* Your superpower is digging deep into data to create comprehensive reports so the Leadership Team can make important business decisions.
* Your colleagues call you a self-starter and you’re known for your ability to work independently.
* You _aren’t_ looking for a position where you can hide behind a spreadsheet all day.
* When you have an idea or a problem, you speak up and offer a solution, rather than hoping someone else will bring up the issue.
* You like a busy work environment.
When “things are slow,” you find projects and tasks to accomplish, because you don’t like to sit still.
*Pay rate: $65-85K per year, dependent on education, credentials and experience* *Staff Accountant Benefits* * Paid time off * Health insurance (medical, dental and vision) * Employer-paid access to Direct Primary Care, which provides holistic outpatient care * Retirement plan with 3% match * Life insurance & disability insurance at group rate (employee paid) * $100 Boot Allowance after 1 year of employment * Profit Sharing * $1,000 Employee Referral Program * Free company uniforms and company-provided tools, equipment & PPE * Phone reimbursement ($40 monthly) * Company events, employee awards and Open Book Management Meetings with catering provided *About Us* At Back to Nature Landscaping, we are dedicated to crafting breathtaking outdoor spaces that inspire and transform.
With our passion for creating extraordinary landscapes, we have established ourselves as industry leaders known for our meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organization that values "The Human Element.
" We believe that landscapes have the power to enhance the human experience, and we strive to create outdoor environments that evoke emotions, foster connection, and promote well-being.
By embracing this core value, we create a supportive and collaborative work environment where your unique skills and contributions are valued and celebrated.
Please see our website for more details: *Staff Accountant Expectations* * As our Staff Accountant, you will ultimately be responsible for all day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, invoicing and inventory reconciliation.
* You will handle the payroll function for Back to Nature, including funding retirement accounts, tracking Paid Time Off and submitting payroll liabilities.
* You’ll be in charge of vehicle registration renewals and all company insurances, making sure our equipment and vehicles are covered, filing worker’s compensation claims as needed and conducting internal audits.
* You will manage the cash flow of the business, under the direction and support of the company owner, so that we are successful as an organization.
* You’ll handle all Accounts Payable.
You will enter receipts and bills into QuickBooks, pay vendors, track transactions, and reconcile the credit card accounts.
* You’ll ensure that communication with our vendors is clear and concise by posting vendor invoices, managing vendor Certificates of Insurance and onboarding new vendor credentials.
* You will work hand-in-hand with our third-party Accounting Firm to handle year-end activities and prepare to file taxes for the year.
You will plan proactively to ensure optimal tax efficiencies.
* You’re a stickler for accuracy and will use your skills to conduct internal audits, prepare detailed reports, send reports to the Owner and Management Team, and make recommendations.
* You will reconcile accounts and statements on a regular basis.
* We will look to you to keep organized by following our meticulous electronic systems and staying on top of digital documentation.
* While this job entails a lot of tactical duties, you will have the opportunity to advance with our company, and we will look to you for input, ideas and strategies as we grow! *Staff Accountant Experience* We’re flexible on the number of years of previous experience for this role.
We highly favor talent and interest.
Some candidates may see this list and feel discouraged because they don’t match all the items.
Please apply anyway: there’s a good chance *you’re more wonderful than you think you are.
* * Tech savvy– all of our accounting and documenting is done digitally, so we are looking for someone who is proficient with technology * 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or similar: creating formulas, improving templates, formatting spreadsheets, creating spreadsheets, using pivot tables * 3+ years of experience using QuickBooks * 3+ years of accounting experience * Associate’s degree, or higher, in Accounting is required * Accounting certification is not required but is a plus! * Experience working in customer service is a plus! * Ability to learn our electronic systems and follow the procedures in place for digital documentation *How To Apply:* * Click the "Apply Now" button.
* Tell us about how you balance tactical administrative work and strategizing for the future.
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If you have experience in any of the following positions, please consider applying today! * Financial Assistant * Accounts Payable * Accounts Receivable * Accounting Clerk * Financial Clerk * Budget Analyst * Financial Analyst * Tax Preparer * Cost Accountant * Auditor * Treasury Analyst * Bookkeeping Specialist * Payroll Specialist * Financial Coordinator * Billing Specialist * Financial Administrator * General Ledger Clerk * Reconciliation Specialist * Account Management Assistant * Financial Records Clerk * Financial Support Specialist * Expense Clerk * Financial Technician * Financial Services Associate * Accounts Coordinator * Finance Operations Assistant * Billing Coordinator * Financial Reporting Analyst * Revenue Accountant * Controller * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.
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Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or similar: 5 years (Preferred) * QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred) * Accounting: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Blacksburg, VA 24060: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person