Join the Backyard Team!

Backyard Unlimited is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting & Administrative to manage the day-to-day accounting activities of the company. This is a hands-on role responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, inventory tracking, payroll support, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The Accounting & Administrative Assistant will work closely with the office, manufacturer, and installation teams, as well as vendors and customers, to keep financial and administrative processes running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Inventory

• Manage the daily Accounts Payable process, including entering vendor bills and matching invoices with purchase orders and receiving records.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, statements, payment terms, and billing questions.
• Track inventory transactions and assist with inventory valuation and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Schedule and process weekly vendor payments.

Accounts Receivable & Customer Accounts

• Process customer sales orders, deposits, and invoices accurately and on time.
• Receive, record, and deposit customer payments.
• Process credit card payments and maintain accurate payment records.
• Monitor customer accounts and aging reports.
• Send customer statements and follow up on past-due accounts in a professional manner.

Accounting & Reconciliations

• Maintain accurate records for daily financial transactions.
• Reconcile company bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis.
• Review credit card transactions and work with employees and managers to collect missing receipts and properly code expenses.
• Prepare and submit routine sales tax filings and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and balancing sub-ledgers.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and other accounting information as needed.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, receipts, tax filings, and other accounting documents.
• Print product labels and assembly documentation as needed to support install operations.
• Provide phone coverage when sales staff are unavailable.
• Assist with special accounting, data entry, reporting, and administrative projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-Oriented: Takes pride in accurate data entry, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Organized: Able to manage daily accounting responsibilities while meeting month-end deadlines.
• Problem Solver: Comfortable researching discrepancies, missing information, and account balances.
• Reliable & Trustworthy: Handles financial, payroll, banking, and customer information with confidentiality.
• Communicator: Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with the office and installation teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping or general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, construction, or a similar environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, GAAP, double-entry bookkeeping, and chart of accounts.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and inventory accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP or accounting systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.

Why Join Backyard Unlimited?

We offer a supportive, team-focused work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Opportunity to grow with a company that values its employees, customers, and community

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re an experienced accounting professional who enjoys keeping things organized, solving problems, and working with a team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Backyard Unlimited team!

Backyard Unlimited, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.