Senior Accountant

Grass Pad • Olathe, KS

9h

About The Position

Grass Pad, a family-owned retail and wholesale distributor in the lawn and garden industry, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. The role manages specialized accounting work with a high degree of accuracy, accountability, and professional expertise. The Senior Accountant works with departments and staff members throughout the organization and serves as a technical accounting resource.

The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, integrity, initiative, and the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. The role supports accurate financial reporting and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes. Corporate office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; schedules may vary during peak seasons, and some weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required.

Grass Pad operates six stores and a sod farm. Its business has peak seasons in spring and fall, when customer traffic and operating hours increase. The company describes opportunities for career and responsibility growth, management training, and extensive on-the-job training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance.
• Five years of related experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Integrity, dependability, accountability, self-motivation, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded properly and on time in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and research account variances.
• Monitor daily sales and cash transactions across company locations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc management reports.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare sales tax and use tax filings.
• Support audits and respond to information requests.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for the organization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) matching after one year.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee discount.
• Family-first attitude.
• Career and responsibility growth.
• Management training.
• Extensive on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior