Accounting Manager

Overview

Manage accounting operations, reporting, audits, and lead the finance team at Hermes Landscaping.

Key Responsibilities

• audit support
• accounts payable
• financial reporting
• strategic alignment
• team leadership
• process improvement

Tasks

As Accounting Manager for our dynamic landscaping company, you’ll partner with leadership to ensure accurate, timely financial operations. You will manage general accounting, lead reporting and audits, mentor staff, and implement strategies that support departmental goals—all while fostering a collaborative, results-focused team environment. -Audit & Closing Support: Collaborate with external auditors for accurate, on-time year-end reporting. -Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, invoicing, billing, and tax compliance. -Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver timely data analytics, assist in GAAP statement preparation, and support quarterly/year-end audits. -Strategic Alignment: Contribute to departmental strategy, resource allocation, and culture-building initiatives. -Team Leadership: Manage performance, set goals, provide training, and build strong employee relationships. -Process Improvement: Assess practices, recommend enhancements, and develop technical accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• leadership
• excel
• cpa/mba
• accounting
• 5+ yrs
• landscaping

What You Bring

Hermes is honored to celebrate over 60 years of business and going strong! In addition to the technical skillset we are seeking an individual who shares our core values of Communication, Relationships, Excellence, Execution and Developing our People (CREED). Hermes Landscaping is seeking a driven Accounting Manager to support our VP of Accounting in leading financial operations. With over 6 decades of family owned and operated excellence as Kansas City’s premier landscaping provider, we’re looking for a detail-oriented leader to oversee daily accounting functions, drive process improvements, and help develop a high-performing team that embodies our passion for excellence and culture. -Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain professional relationships. -Analytical Proficiency: Strong trend/financial analysis and Microsoft Suite skills (especially Excel). -Organizational Agility: Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through in a fast-paced environment. -Accounting Expertise: 5+ years progressive experience, including supervisory role; landscaping/construction background preferred. -Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA highly preferred.

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About Hermes Landscaping

-Founded in 1965 as a family-owned business in Kansas City, the company has grown into a regional landscaping leader. -It provides a full spectrum of outdoor services—from residential design-builds to large-scale commercial construction. -Notable projects include high-profile sites like Garmin World Headquarters, Children’s Mercy Park, and the Sprint Center. -Its commercial arm handles maintenance and snow—and—and management, keeping properties functional year—and.

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