Accountant II

101333

1790 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38138

TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Description

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!"

Position Overview

Responsible for preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations for assigned accounts, and performing detailed account analysis and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare journal entries for assigned accounts

2. Review GL accounts/financial statements for reasonableness

3. Identify event: e.g., missing rent, utilities, charges posted to the wrong account

4. Estimate the amount to accrue, defer, reverse or change based upon historical data and knowledge of business

5. Determine which accounts are affected

6. Determine whether to increase or decrease balances in those accounts

7. Record journal entry

8. Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts

9. Review balance sheet account balances

10. Agree balance to supporting documentation/source (operating system, bank statements, etc.)

11. Identify variances between documentation/source and GL

12. Research variances to identify the cause(s) of variance

13. Determine if GL account needs to be increased or decreased

14. Prepare and record journal entry (as above)

15. Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts

16. Determine if branch acquired/purchased new business that needs to be booked or considered in the analysis

17. Determine if all revenue/accounts receivable posted to GL correctly

18. Verify GL postings for certain expenses agree to supporting documentation: identify/research/resolve differences

19. Review Fixed Assets: identify/research/resolve for additions, gain/loss on sales, disposals, etc.

20. Review Trial Balance: identify/research/resolve any unusual balances

21. Review Trended P&L: identify/research/resolve any unusual balances

22. Determine if adjusting entries for accruals/deferrals needed

23. Compare P&L to the prior year, prior month, budget, projections, etc.; identify/research/resolve issues

24. Prepare and record journal entries (as above) for all previous steps

25. Perform detailed account analysis/analytics and interpret results

26. Prepare schedules for auditors

27. Assist with monthly financial presentations and analysis

28. Serve as liaison to field managers, assisting with financial issues

29. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis

30. Assist in the integration of new team members, supervise less experienced team members

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 2 - 5 years of accounting or related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with financial accounting, operational accounting or finance required

JD Edwards and/or Cognos experience preferred

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Computer skills with Microsoft Access and Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and accounting software (e.g., JD Edwards, Cognos)

Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally contributing to team success

Able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently

Detail-oriented, highly motivated with a strong work ethic and quality orientation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to analyze accounts, identify variances and unusual trends, and interpret results

Understanding of business processes and impact of such processes on accounting processes/procedures, including identifying control risks

Technical/professional knowledge and skills

Adaptability, applied learning, and initiating action

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

Sit, stand, and walk

Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach

Speak and hear

Use close vision abilities

Occasionally required to:

Lift or move up to 10lbs

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Noise level

*Low to moderate

Adverse Conditions

*Minimal

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

Pay Ranges$54,983.00 - $91,638.00

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, please visit or to request an application accommodation, please visit

California Residents: When you express interest in or apply for a job with TruGreen Limited Partnership, we collect personal information about you, potentially including personal identifiers, contact information, protected classifications, pre-hire information, professional or employment-related information, education history, and/or medical information, for the following business purposes: to comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring employers to maintain certain records; to evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment; and to obtain and verify background checks (including criminal and motor vehicle records), pre-employment drug testing, and references.

TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

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