Accounting Specialist/Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TX 78737Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: AccountingPosition: Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant – Dripping Springs, TX

LUSA Group

Staff Accountant: (in-person, M-F, 8AM to 5PM)
Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Austin TX 78737 (off 290, near Dripping Springs)

LUSA Group is a fast-paced national commercial landscaping company. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join the corporate headquarters team.

What we offer

M/D/V Benefits

Various Supplemental Insurance options
401(K) options

Paid Holidays

PTO

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will provide recurring support across month-end close, account reconciliations, operational accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and financial reporting within a fast-paced, multi-entity organization.

This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, can manage multiple priorities, and enjoys working collaboratively with both the Accounting team and operational staff. The successful candidate will be comfortable researching discrepancies, following transactions through to resolution, and helping maintain accurate and timely financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries
Support day-to-day accounts payable and operational accounting processes
Research, monitor, and resolve outstanding accounting items and discrepancies
Assist with cash reconciliations, cash activity, and treasury-related support
Maintain organized and accurate accounting records, documentation, and supporting schedules
Assist with financial reporting and management reporting as needed
Provide support for internal and external audit requests
Assist with maintaining and improving accounting processes, procedures, and workflow standardization
Collaborate with Accounting and Operations team members to resolve issues and ensure timely completion of accounting activities
Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned

What you will need:Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working with an ERP or accounting system; NetSuite experience preferred
Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, reconciliations, and financial data
Solid understanding of general accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will become a dependable member of the Accounting team, consistently completing reconciliations and close responsibilities accurately and on time, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and helping improve the efficiency and consistency of our accounting processes.