Staff Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and supporting the overall accounting operations to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Job Description

Looking for a place where you can thrive? 

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care, we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy, and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and supporting the overall accounting operations to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Perform bank and account reconciliations; record daily cash activity
• Prepare sales tax filings for several state and local jurisdictions
• Maintain detailed inventory schedules
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Assist with audits, providing necessary documentation and reports
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Contribute to the improvement of financial procedures and processes
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–3 years of accounting experience; internship or public accounting experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA candidate or certification a plus
• Knowledge of ERP systems

Working Conditions:

• Standard office hours, Monday through Friday
• Occasional overtime during closing periods or audits
• Hybrid/remote options available (if applicable)

What is essential:

• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. 

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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