Accounting Assistant

AquaTerra Outdoors • Carrollton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AquaTerra Outdoors, an industry-leading, international award-winning, premier boutique landscape architectural design + build firm in Carrollton, Texas, is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to join their fun and hardworking team. The ideal candidate is experienced with QuickBooks Enterprise and/or (Desktop), highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, comfortable learning and using technology, and experienced with BuilderTrend or another integrated construction/project management software (strongly preferred). The candidate should be exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, dependable, trustworthy, able to handle confidential information with integrity, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy. A proactive problem solver who anticipates needs rather than waits to be asked is desired.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong experience using QuickBooks Enterprise and/or (Desktop) (required)
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BuilderTrend or similar project management software preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute client invoices
• Record client payments and payment processing fees
• Process remote deposits
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collections
• Update billing information within construction schedules
• Send contracts through DocuSign or Adobe Sign
• Set up new projects in QuickBooks, BuilderTrend, and internal filing systems
• Process approved vendor payments
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation
• Maintain loan schedules
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain Positive Pay records
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Support financial reporting and budgeting
• Prepare commission and sales tracking reports
• Assist with audits and tax documentation
• Maintain fixed asset records
• Support retirement plan administration
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation
• Respond to client and internal accounting inquiries
• Process accounting mail
• Assist with bank communications
• Handle special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 3% Simple IRA match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed