Sr. Accountant

SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne. 

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including:  irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

This position functions as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team and includes extensive involvement in the month end close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.  This individual will work directly with business partners in the field as well as finance to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide reporting assistance. This position is expected to play an important role in the company’s internal control activities in support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing duties associated with monthly financial close, maintaining a strong internal control environment, financial reporting, and audit support.

• Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations for selected accounts.
• Research accounting transactions, determine the proper accounting treatment, and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Develop, document, implement, and manage general accounting processes, controls, and systems.
• Assist with interim and annual audits, preparation of supporting schedules, analyses and audited financial statement documentation.
• Maintain and improve controls to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and optimize accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability as the company grows.
• Assist other co-workers with related tasks as needed.
• Carry out Ad-hoc projects as necessary.

• BS in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive corporate accounting experience; distribution industry a plus.
• Experience and strong understanding of monthly close and reporting cycles in a large complex US corporate environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, and apply sound judgment.
• Experience with large ERP, preferably Microsoft AX Dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for digging into processes to better understand them and communicate the big picture.

Competencies:

                       Core

• Strategic Thinking – Understands complex issues and trends, and shapes plans to impact them.
• Results Orientation & Energy – Demonstrated personal commitment and drive to set and meet high standards and objectives.
• Leadership – Leads by defining a clear vision and keeps organization moving toward critical priorities.
• Assertiveness & Influence – Promotes ideas persuasively, works through conflicts, while building positive working relationships.
• Decisiveness & Judgment – Selects well-reasoned actions among complex alternatives in a timely manner.
• Emotional Intelligence & Integrity – Demonstrates self-awareness, staying focused on goals, managing emotions, and “win-win” outcomes even in the face of controversy.
• Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to gather and assess relevant information and develop well-reasoned conclusions and solutions.
• Planning & Organizing – Demonstrated ability to effectively direct and prioritize multiple and complex projects to completion within deadlines.
• Communication – Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences, particularly executive audiences.
• Building & Managing Organizational Talent – Attracts, selects, and develops the highest caliber of talent available.
• Teamwork – Demonstrated ability to participate and contribute as a member of a team.

Functional

• Technical Knowledge – Demonstrated ability to apply finance, and systems and process knowledge to business issues.
• Industry Knowledge – Demonstrated knowledge of the industry issues and ability to apply this knowledge to support the organization’s success.
• Financial Statements – Demonstrated ability to understand income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to an advanced degree.
• Modeling – Demonstrated ability to accurately model the financial aspects and outcomes of business issues using spreadsheet or other tools.
• Systems & Processes – Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and processes, and ability to influence their improvement.
• Business Partner – Demonstrated ability to understand the issues facing a business and successfully collaborate with business leaders on the development of plans and actions to effectively manage the business.

Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.