Fairway Lawns, Accounting Clerk

Pay: $32,000-$38,000/year

Fairway Lawns is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our growing team in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Position Summary

Primary duties of the Accounting Clerk will be to work on a variety of core accounting activities essential to running the business, including but not limited to the accounts payable function and assistance with related month-end close tasks. This role will also perform any duties normally associated with this position that are not expressly outlined here, and any other activities that will contribute to the growth of the organization.

Company Summary

Established in 1979, Fairway Lawns currently operates in eight states and over 20 locations with plans to expand their current footprint. We provide a variety of lawn care services including lawn fertilization and weed control, tree and shrub care, lawn aeration in addition to specialty services.

Benefits include

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays Off

401(K) plan with matching up to 3%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process using accounting software (Sage) and other programs.
• Receive and code invoices to appropriate G/L accounts and locations for payment.
• Print and mail checks for payment; maintain schedule for online payments.
• Review credit card transactions for business propriety and proper G/L coding.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Prepare and issue annual Form 1099s.
• Assist with month-end account reconciliations.
• Work closely with the accounting team on research and analysis as needed.
• Assist with external audit(s) through record retrieval and process demonstration for auditors.
• Perform special projects and other general accounting services to support the company.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

- Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred, not required. Prior experience in the accounts payable function preferred with a track record of exercising critical thinking, working independently and in a fast-paced environment.

- Communication Skills - Needs to possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Financial Knowledge - Requires a basic understanding of how transactions impact the general ledger and financial statements.

- Technology Skills - Experience with MS Office Suite and other accounting software.