Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Do you love working with numbers, spreadsheets, and details and making everything balance out? If you enjoy keeping things organized and accurate, and want to grow with a stable, well-respected company, this could be the role for you!

Crestview Landscape is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to support our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Certified Payroll functions.

What Youll Do

• Process and verify vendor invoices, payments, reimbursement requests, and purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review invoice and purchase order coding to ensure proper job cost allocation and account coding.
• Maintain vendor records in Sage, including W-9s, insurance certificates, releases, and other required documentation.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and research invoice discrepancies.
• Identify available vendor discounts and ensure payments are processed according to terms.
• Assist with project billing, customer invoicing, collections, and resolving outstanding payment issues.
• Communicate with Project Managers regarding billing, job costs, change orders, and project-related accounting questions.
• Run monthly accounting reports, including aging reports, DVBE reports, and other departmental reports as assigned.
• Process weekly payroll for field employees by reviewing hours for accuracy, transferring data between ExakTime and Sage, processing payroll deductions, and distributing checks as needed.
• Enter new employees into Sage and ExakTime and maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Assist with Certified Payroll submissions (LCP Tracker, EMARS, LAUSD, DIR) and reporting requirements as needed.
• Verify labor ratio compliance with production teams and assist in resolving payroll or labor compliance discrepancies.
• Handle month-end close activities, reconciliations, and other accounting projects.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper accounting files while ensuring accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting Department, including filing, scanning, mailing, and other related duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For

• Someone who enjoys numbers, details, and spreadsheets
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and eager to learn accounting software
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• A team player who takes pride in accuracy and follow-through

Experience

• 12 years in A/P, A/R, or accounting preferred (well train the right person!)
• Construction Payroll Experience a plus
• Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $25$30/hour (based on experience)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 4% company match, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday, 7:00am4:00pm (in-office)

Fair Chance & EEO Notice

Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:

• Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas
• Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials
• Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas

All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made.

Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws.