Staff Accountant

Mariani Landscape•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Outdoor Environments Group is hiring a Staff Accountant to process client invoices, credit cards, and payments accurately and on time; resolve discrepancies; communicate with clients; and develop client relationships. The role calls for a motivated, customer-service-oriented self-starter with strong accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills. The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager and works closely with construction, design, and maintenance departments.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience producing contract-specific invoices.
Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Team collaboration skills, including the ability to liaise between departments.
Self-motivation and strong initiative.
Web and computer proficiency; proficiency in MS Office and NetSuite is desired.
Attention to detail and strong organization; responsiveness to email, Teams, and projects.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, proactive approach, and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated ability to gain trust and credibility with clients, team members, and leaders.
Strong relationship-building skills with people at all levels and across functions.
Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with urgency.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Communications, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of landscape, construction, or design industry processes is helpful.
Experience with Aspire LM, ZenDesk, and FormStack is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with clients, vendors, contracts, and project managers to ensure accurate billing information is received.
Maintain timely, accurate, and organized collection reports, and communicate and follow up with clients and vendors as needed to ensure timely payments.
Coordinate with other departments to obtain job-costing details from project managers and crew leaders in time to prepare client invoices.
Review communication materials for quality and accuracy before they are sent to clients.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with employees, including leadership.
Prepare accurate and timely invoices, including client reimbursable expense invoices.
Maintain high standards of accountability and deliver reliable billing information and customer service on time.
Assist with ad hoc reports and analysis.
Support and lead special projects in support of business priorities.
Promote continuous improvement and support change management through an empowering, open-minded, and proactive approach.
Assist with other accounting tasks as requested.
Support and lead office-system process-improvement efforts involving NetSuite, LMN, MS Office, ZenDesk, FormStack, and Aspire LM.