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Accounting Associate/Cash Application Landscape Concepts Management

• 3.2 Grayslake, IL Job Details Full-time $22
• $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Work from home Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications General ledger reconciliation Customer communication English Attention to detail POS Time management Full Job Description LCM has built a strong brand and reputation over the past 30 years by providing exceptional landscape services to over 900 clients throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area and Southeast Wisconsin.

Our experienced and knowledgeable team of landscape professionals ensures a proactive, responsive approach and delivers quality in every facet of commercial landscape services: landscape maintenance, enhancements, tree removal, irrigation, turf, plant health care, seasonal color and snow removal. LCM is the Upper Midwest's premier landscape contractor

• We do more than maintain landscapes
• our customized solutions "create landscapes for life". We offer everything a commercial property needs to enhance curb appeal, promote occupancy, create distinction, and increase value. The Accounting Associate
• Receivable Administrator is responsible for various routine accounting tasks in support of an Operating Company. This includes duties such as processing cash applications, posting entries, and reconciling accounts. The Accounts Receivable Administrator responds to inquiries and contacts other parties to help resolve a variety of problems and serves as backup for the Accounting Associate
• Payable Administrator. Reporting The Accounting Associate
• Receivable Administrator reports to the Production Controller.

This position is based in Grayslake, IL, and the employee will primarily work from this location. We maintain a flexible workplace, therefore there are opportunities to work from home or remotely as agreed with your supervisor. However, depending on the situation, these opportunities may be somewhat limited since the role entails cash management, which would require the employee to be physically on-site. Position Responsibilities Among other projects as assigned, this position will be responsible for the following: Monitor and process items coming to the shared accounting e-mail inboxes. Process credit card payments Run daily banking reports Process cash applications ACH, lockbox Post deposits in Aspire for transmittal to the accounting system Close Aspire issues when past-dues are paid. Generate and send out invoices

• maintenance (monthly), per service (monthly), enhancement (semi-monthly: 1st and 15th).

Process credits, write offs, and refunds 3rd party invoicing platform management Setup of new accounts on platforms and update of the customer records in Aspire to flag the accounts to identify them as needing 3rd party invoicing uploads Perform invoice uploads Manage client POs Maintain list of logins for all platforms and the active customer accounts on each platform Assist with AR collections and issues tracking Assist with annual audit requests Provide backup for Accounting Associate

• Payable Administrator Key Performance Metrics The Accounting Associate
• Receivable Administrator will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills, and to reflect the operational objectives of the organization.

Specific areas of evaluation include:

Achieve a complete, accurate, and timely financial close while meeting other required deadlines Ensure aged receivables stay within a threshold set by Heartland Corporate Maintain an organized filing system of documents and records. Provide positive support to division branches and management, implementing efficiencies as appropriate. Qualifications & Competencies The Accounting Associate

• Receivable Administrator will: Exude the company values in all respects: Human
• we do love plants, but we cultivate people to serve people. Exceptional
• our best efforts energize everything we do. Accountable
• we own the outcomes in our relationships with each other and our clients. Respectful
• we believe in the golden rule. Trusted
• clients know they can count on us to keep their best interests at heart.

Associate's Degree and 2 years of accounting experience. Preferably have experience with Aspire or similar industry software. Be versatile and adaptable to a constantly changing and entrepreneurial environment. The ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information, whether it's information for the company or for individuals. Have an attitude of always looking to improve upon what we are doing and how; and along the way, celebrating and recognizing the improvements. Strict attention to detail, with exceptional time management, organizational and follow-up skills, to assure all responsibilities are quickly and efficiently met in a faced-paced environment. Excellent communication, listening and customer service skills with the ability to make critical judgments and maintain calm demeanor even when confronted with difficult situations. Results-oriented with proven ability to follow through while handling multiple and competing priorities. Be fanatical about details and accuracy and keep excellent records. Approach the role with a spirit of finding a workable solution to opportunities and challenges. Other Requirements Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) is a benefit. Occasional local travel to other company offices may be necessary. Pay Range $22-24

Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person