Accounting Manager

Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc•Waukee, IA

2h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads accounting and financial reporting for an assigned branch, ensuring accurate and timely results and strong internal controls. The role combines hands-on accounting with people leadership, overseeing the month-end close, branch financials and KPIs, and the administrative team responsible for accounts receivable, billing, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and job costing. The position reports to the Branch Manager.

Requirements

Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervising others and prioritizing timelines.
Strong understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in accounting processes, procedures, and controls, including performing and reviewing general ledger account analyses and reconciliations.
Experience with month-end close, sales and use tax, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Proficiency with accounting and ERP system technologies.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines.
Adaptability and organization when managing competing priorities, with flexibility during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close periods.

Nice To Haves

Background in job-cost or construction accounting.
Multi-location or multi-entity accounting experience.
Exposure to landscape, horticulture, or related field service operations.
Inquisitive, lifelong learner willing to adopt productivity tools and emerging technologies that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly branch financial packages by department, including KPIs, and identify trends, variances, and areas of concern.
Lead monthly financial meetings with branch leadership, including quarterly KPI reviews and market comparisons.
Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, inventory, accruals, and branch financial statements.
Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns and maintain branch sales tax compliance.
Perform and review bank reconciliations and general ledger account analyses.
Record fixed asset activity, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules, and work with the Fleet Manager to support fleet activities.
Supervise and support the administrative team in accounts receivable, billing, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and job costing, ensuring the general ledger follows company policies and GAAP.
Assign and prioritize team workloads to meet deadlines, and train and guide employees on accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
Mentor and develop accounting and administrative team members, conduct performance reviews, and support employee growth.
Review job costing for budget-versus-actual time, material, and profitability results; report outliers to production and sales leadership for resolution.
Prepare, manage, and report the annual branch budget by department; monitor and explain budget-versus-actual results.
Develop and maintain dashboards of key financial indicators for branch and company leadership.
Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements.
Support year-end audits, tax preparation, and corporate reporting in coordination with corporate accounting.
Attend company meetings as requested to support overall company development.
Promote, demonstrate, and enforce company policies and financial controls.
Support and enforce RJ Lawn & Landscape's vision, mission, and core values.
Promote, demonstrate, and enforce safety procedures and company policies.
Share ideas and process-improvement suggestions.
Complete special projects as assigned.