Staff Accountant

About Southern Botanical – A Strong, Stable, and Growing Company

For almost three decades Southern Botanical has built a national reputation for creativity, quality, integrity, and extraordinary customer service throughout North Texas and beyond. Behind every signature landscape, you’ll find our total dedication to client satisfaction and the people who achieve it. We've experienced explosive growth as a result and celebrate that success with our team members. To learn more about SoBo, visit us at www.southernbotanical.com/careers

Position Overview

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll work with our Accounting and Finance Team to prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly and year-end financial results, with a special focus on the General Ledger, as well as ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  The position reports to the Controller and is located in our beautiful office at I-35 and Mockingbird.

Position Responsibilities

·         Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts including:

o   Documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury, and conducting internal audits

o   Fixed assed records and depreciation schedules

·         Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits.

·         Meet processing and reporting deadlines

·         Conduct month-end close activities to include the preparation and review of account reconciliations, journal                 entries and accrual schedules

·         Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and monthly reporting package, including analysis and              communication of financial statement fluctuations as it relates to prior year and forecast

·         Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

·         Assist in maintaining financial general ledger system, reporting systems and procedures, working to improve              processes through existing software, software enhancements, and / or new software implementation

·         Identify and implement ways to promote efficiency within the company’s financial reporting process

·         Research and respond to financial inquiries from management and perform special projects as well as other               incidental duties as required

·         Ensure compliance with GAAP

·         Assist the accounting team as needed

Position Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

·        One to three years professional work experience in a staff accounting role

·         Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and ability to read and assess statistical and                    operational reports

·         Proficient with spreadsheets and Office 365

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate outstanding time management skills

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, team-building, and organizational skills

·         Flexible schedule and a commitment to meeting deadlines, even if outside of typical office hours

·         High personal integrity and ethical standards

·         Experience with Aspire and Acumatica financial software a plus

Perks

• Paid-Time Off 
• Holiday Pay  
• 401K with company match 
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance  
• Recognition programs and performance bonuses 
• Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities  

Southern Botanical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.