Sr. Accountant - Hybrid/Atlanta

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview

This position functions as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team and includes extensive involvement in the monthly close process, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and internal controls. This individual will work closely with business partners across Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other corporate functions to resolve issues, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives.

The Senior Accountant will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting activities within a publicly traded company, including financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, business process improvement, and acquisition integration activities. This role is ideal for a highly motivated accounting professional who is intellectually curious, embraces continuous improvement, leverages technology, and is looking to grow their career within a dynamic and expanding organization

This position offers significant exposure to public company accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, acquisition integration, and executive leadership. Successful candidates will have opportunities to expand responsibilities, develop professionally, and pursue career advancement within SiteOne's growing Finance and Accounting organization.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing duties associated with monthly financial close, maintaining a strong internal control environment, financial reporting support, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives.

• Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables including journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and financial reporting support in compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and well-supported account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Research accounting transactions, determine the appropriate accounting treatment, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements when needed.
• Analyze monthly operating results and investigate significant trends and variances to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide meaningful business insights, and opportunities requiring management attention.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting processes, internal controls, and system procedures.
• Research accounting guidance and document conclusions for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Support interim and annual external audits, including preparation of schedules, analyses, and audit documentation.
• Assist with maintaining and improving the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance framework and internal control environment.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Prepare summaries and analysis for Accounting and Finance leadership to support decision-making and financial reporting.
• Support accounting and integration activities related to acquisitions, including process harmonization, control implementation, and reporting requirements.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve scalability.
• Utilize technology, automation, and data analytics tools to improve reporting processes and deliver meaningful business insights.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Assist other team members with related responsibilities as needed.

Competencies:

Core

• Results Orientation – Demonstrates ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Learning Agility – Quickly absorbs new concepts, adapts to changing priorities, and applies lessons learned to improve performance.
• Critical Thinking – Gathers and evaluates information to develop thoughtful solutions and recommendations.
• Initiative – Takes proactive action to identify issues, solve problems, and improve outcomes.
• Collaboration – Builds strong relationships and works effectively across teams and functions.
• Communication – Effectively communicates complex accounting and financial concepts to various audiences.
• Planning & Organization – Manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Integrity & Professionalism – Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Teamwork – Contributes positively to team goals and supports colleagues in achieving shared objectives.
• Ownership - Takes accountability for outcomes, follows through on commitments, and proactively identifies solutions.

Functional

• Technical Accounting Knowledge – Applies accounting principles and financial expertise to business issues and transactions.
• Financial Reporting – Demonstrates strong understanding of financial statements and accounting processes.
• Internal Controls – Understands the importance of effective controls and supports compliance activities.
• Systems & Process Improvement – Identifies opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Data Analytics – Uses data and reporting tools to identify trends, support decision making, and improve insights.
• Business Partnership – Collaborates effectively with operational and finance teams to support business objectives.
• Business Acumen – Understands how accounting impacts operational and financial performance and uses that knowledge to drive better decisions.

SiteOne

• Customer Obsessed ‐ we are passionate about making our customers successful.
• Continuously Improving ‐ we quickly adapt best practices to drive growth and deliver world‐class results.
• Team Players ‐ we respect and support each other and put the team first.
• Professional ‐ we do everything with quality and integrity…never cutting corners.
• Talent Focused ‐ we recruit, develop, mentor and retain the best people.
• Accountable ‐ we think and act like owners, and leverage SiteOne’s resources to succeed.

Skills We Are Seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting.
• Experience in public accounting, a publicly traded company, or a large multi-location organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with large ERP systems; Microsoft AX Dynamics (D365) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with Power BI, data analytics, or reporting automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn, grow, and improve.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand both transactional activity and the broader business impact.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career within Accounting and Finance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• DailyPay available!
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

This position requires that candidates be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship.

If you are ever unsure whether a message is really from SiteOne, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:

• SiteOne will never ask for payment, sensitive personal info, or documents over email, messaging apps., or interviews
• All SiteOne job openings and updates will be posted on our official careers page: https://careers.siteone.com/
• SiteOne job related emails will be sent with a @siteone.com. All other variations are likely fraudulent.
• You can always reach our SiteOne team directly at Recruiting@siteone.com to confirm

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.