Staff Accountant

Altman Plants is a family owned and privately held company recognized for innovation, marketing, high quality products and creative sales programs.
We are in partnership with several key retail customers across the country and are one of the largest nurseries in the US.
We are passionate about exceptional customer service, people development and long-term growth of the company.
with operations in California, Texas, New Jersey, Granville, Georgia, Colorado, Florida and Arizona We are looking to hire and retain a *Staff Account* for our corporate office in Vista.
This is a *hybrid* position.
*Summary: *Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.
Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
*Essential Functions: *(Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disability Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.
This is *ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY *and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class) *Duties and Responsibilities:* (These are not in any hierarchical order) *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONISIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:* * Accounting support working with Controller, CFO, General Managers and Accounting Manager.
* Strong technical skills in working with databases, analyzing, extracting, and loading data to various websites.
* Ability to reconcile large amounts of data insuring accuracy of imported and extracted data.
* Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
* Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
* Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling GL accounts.
* Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for Payroll, General Ledger, and various audits.
* Assists in implementing and developing accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures for the purpose of providing internal financial controls throughout the company.
* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
* Exceptionally fast, efficient, and organized.
* Knowledge of all accounting functions: GL, PL, and BS - reconciliations, work papers, cost, cash control, AP, AR and PR.
* Experience in GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes.
* Supervises a wide variety of payroll information and data entry for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
* Assist in implementation of new accounting programs.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* * Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 or more years’ experience.
* Strong MS Office skills including superior knowledge in Excel and the use of pivot table, * V-lookup and macros.
* ADP, or similar Payroll program experience a plus.
* Ability to create spreadsheets and manipulate data as needed.
* Knowledgeable in Access * Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
* Microsoft Outlook and be knowledgeable of accounting principles*.
* *LANGUAGE SKILLS:* * Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase agreements, loan documents, insurance claims forms, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interact effectively with vendors or employees of our organization.
*REASONING ABILITY:* * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
*OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* * Dependability and punctuality are mandatory.
Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
There may be some extended work hours on an as needed basis.
Must have a professional demeanor and appearance.
Must observe and comply with all company policies and safety practices.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * 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.
* While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to frequently sit, use your hands, lift, pull, lift overhead, walk, stand for long periods of time on concrete, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.
* You must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:* * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work in an office located on a Nursery.
The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles (dust and dirt).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance * Work from home Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * GAAP: 2 years (Preferred) * Accountants: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person