Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Brownswood Nursery

• 5.0 Johns Island, SC Job Details Full-time $70,000
• $90,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Financial close processing Google Sheets Job order costing QuickBooks Closing the books Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to own and elevate our accounting function.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financials, leading the month-end close process, and building scalable systems that support a growing landscape, retail, & wholesale operation. This is not a passive reporting role, but rather a key position within our company to take leadership by bringing clarity to the numbers , improve processes and lead a small but strong team . This position will work closely with the owners and all leadership to make sure we are aligned with finical goals and forecasting. Key Responsibilities Financial Accuracy & Close Own and execute monthly close process (target: 10 business days) Ensure all transactions are accurate, reconciled, and complete Review and approve: Journal entries Bank/credit card reconciliations AP/AR activity Clean up and maintain integrity of the general ledger 2. Reporting & Insights Produce monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Identify and explain variances vs prior periods and targets Deliver clear, actionable insights to ownership (not just reports) Build simple dashboards for: Gross margin Labor efficiency Net profitability 3. Process Improvement & Systems Identify inefficiencies and implement better workflows Strengthen internal controls and accountability Standardize procedures across: Job costing Expense tracking Revenue recognition Ensure accounting processes can scale with growth 4. Team Oversight Supervise and support existing bookkeeping/accounting staff Review work for accuracy and completeness Train team members on improved processes and expectations Establish accountability and performance standards 5. Budgeting & Cash Visibility Assist ownership with budget development and tracking Provide cash flow visibility and short-term forecasting Help identify risks and opportunities proactively

Qualifications Required:

5+ years of accounting experience (construction, landscape, or multi-division business preferred) Strong understanding of: Accrual accounting Job costing Financial statements Experience owning month-end close independently High proficiency in accounting QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Excel/Google Sheets Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent, hands-on experience

Preferred:

Ability to evaluate, streamline, and improve accounting processes while rebuilding and implementing accounting systems as needed Background in a growing small-to-mid-size business ($5M

• 20M revenue) CPA or advanced accounting training (not required if experience is strong) What We're Looking For (Non-Negotiables) Ownership mindset
• you take responsibility and solve problems Detail-oriented but not small-minded
• you see both accuracy and the big picture Process builder
• you don't tolerate inefficiency Clear communicator
• can explain financials in plain English High accountability
• you follow through and expect the same from others Compensation Salary + Performance-based bonus: $70,000
• $90,000 , based on experience Performance-based bonus tied to: Accuracy and timeliness of reporting Improvements in financial visibility Company profitability metrics Why This Role Matters This position is critical to the future of Brownswood.

The right person will:

Bring clarity and confidence to financial decision-making Help improve profitability through better visibility and control Build systems that support long-term growth