Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc.
Location:Indianapolis, IN (On-Site)
Job Type:Full-Time

Midwest Landscape Industries, Inc. is seeking a
Staff Accountant
to support the CFO in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities. This role is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, work in progress accounting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with a willingness to learn. This position is based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office.

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice review, coding, payment processing (bill payment and credit cards), and monthly vendor statement review
• Reconcile credit cards daily and at each month end (Rippling, Coast, JPMorgan and Capital One)
• Assist with purchase order creation for material orders, equipment rental, subcontractors and other direct costs
• Reconcile select bank accounts at each month end
• Serve as a backup for weekly hourly payroll input in Rippling HRIS
• Support audit, tax, and lender reporting requests as needed
• Work closely with the CFO on accounting, reporting, and special projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and reclassification journal entries for multiple entities
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned
• Gain sufficient knowledge of the company's core systems:
  Aspire, Rippling, Quick Books Intuit Enterprise, Coast, ChatGPT
• Adhere to company core values:
  Reliable, Will To Win, Passionate, Growth Mindset, No Drama and Safety

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• General understanding of accrual basis accounting and GAAP
• Willingness to learn Quick Books Enterprise Suite (Core Accounting System), Aspire (Core Landscape ERP), Rippling (Core HRIS) and Coast (Fuel Card Platform)
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and financial analysis
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and deadlines
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an in-office environment

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation and personal/sick time off and holidays
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing landscaping service provider

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