Staff Accountant
Hurst, TX
Staff Accountant
Full Time • Hurst, TX
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant supports Bluestem’s accounting team with day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, transaction processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. Working under the direction of the Controller, this individual helps keep the company’s financial records accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting, is detail-oriented, and is eager to learn in a growing, construction-focused business.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support payroll processing and related entries, including job cost allocation
• Assist with progress billing, retainage tracking, and certified payroll reports as needed
• Assist with customer invoicing and payment application
• Own collection follow-up on past-due customer accounts through regular calls, emails, and statements
• Help ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with accounting policies
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as requested
• Prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and external accountants
• Suggest improvements to processes and internal controls
Requirements & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
The Staff Accountant supports Bluestem’s accounting team with day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, transaction processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. Working under the direction of the Controller, this individual helps keep the company’s financial records accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in accounting, is detail-oriented, and is eager to learn in a growing, construction-focused business.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support payroll processing and related entries, including job cost allocation
• Assist with progress billing, retainage tracking, and certified payroll reports as needed
• Assist with customer invoicing and payment application
• Own collection follow-up on past-due customer accounts through regular calls, emails, and statements
• Help ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with accounting policies
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as requested
• Prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and external accountants
• Suggest improvements to processes and internal controls
Requirements & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including GL, reconciliations, and AP/AR
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting
• Intermediate Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Experience in the landscape, construction, or field services industry a plus
• Familiarity with job costing or Aspire a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information with discretion
Physical Requirements
• Primarily office-based at the Hurst, TX office
Physical Requirements
• Primarily office-based at the Hurst, TX office
• Extended hours during month-end and year-end close if necessary
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Benefits Include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
Benefits Include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
• 15 days paid time off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays
Bluestem Outdoor Services is a full-service landscape construction and maintenance company serving the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston markets. We specialize in serving large commercial and multifamily clients, offering turnkey landscape installation and comprehensive maintenance solutions. At Bluestem, we are committed to delivering exceptional results through skilled, dedicated teams and a culture built on quality, reliability, and growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Get to know the team behind Bluestem Outdoor Services and what drives our passion for building lasting, high-quality outdoor spaces.
Bluestem Outdoor Services builds lasting landscapes with quality, sustainability, and care that goes beyond the finish.
With a proven track record of delivering multi-million dollar construction projects on time and on budget, we bring reliability to every job. At the same time, our agile team can quickly mobilize to meet urgent client needs without missing a beat.
What Drives Us?
What Drives Us?
At Bluestem Outdoor Services, our work goes beyond construction—it’s about building lasting spaces that serve people, communities, and businesses for years to come.
Pride in Craftsmanship
We believe great work speaks for itself, and we bring precision and care to every job, big or small.
Long-Term Relationships
Earning trust and building lasting partnerships with our clients is at the core of how we operate.
Purpose-Driven Projects
From function to form, we’re passionate about creating outdoor environments that make an impact.
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