Accounting Assistant (Temporary)

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24477, Stuarts Draft, VA, USA
In-Office
20-24 Hourly
Junior
Retail • Agriculture
The Role
Temporary Accounting Assistant supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice and payment entry, reconciliations, discrepancy research, recordkeeping, month-end tasks, and accounting system maintenance. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, communication, and at least two years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience.
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Good with numbers? Bring your eye for detail to TPC.

The Plant Company is looking for a Temporary Accounting Assistant to help our Finance team keep daily accounting work accurate, organized, and moving forward. If you enjoy working with numbers, tracking down discrepancies, and checking the details, we’d like to hear from you.

You’ll support accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, and recordkeeping while working closely with our Accounting Manager.

What You’ll Do

  • Enter customer invoices, payments, and approved credit memos.

  • Review vendor invoices and prepare payments for approval.

  • Help research account discrepancies and follow up on outstanding balances.

  • Reconcile customer and vendor records and assist with month-end tasks.

  • Maintain accurate information in accounting systems and spreadsheets.

  • Keep supporting documents organized and assist with other accounting projects.

About TPC

TPC produces premium tropical houseplants for retailers nationwide from our state-of-the-art, controlled-environment operation in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. As a proud Proven Winners® leafjoy® partner, we bring together quality plants, innovative products, and dependable service.

We believe “together we grow stronger,” a commitment that extends to our employees, vendors, and customers. Our four core values guide how we work:

  • Caring About People, Plants & Process

  • Growth-Oriented

  • Customer First

  • “Can Do” Attitude with Accountability

This is a temporary, full-time position. Assignment details and anticipated duration will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ready to put your accounting skills to work? Apply today.


Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data entry.

  • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting procedures.

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and learning accounting software.

  • Clear communication and a professional approach with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

  • Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and ask questions when something doesn’t look right.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

  • Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable.

  • Experience entering and maintaining information in an ERP system and working with electronic accounting records.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • At least two years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience required.

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based work involving computer use and handling records, with standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting materials up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data entry
  • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting procedures
  • Comfort using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and learning accounting software
  • Clear communication and a professional approach with customers, vendors, and coworkers
  • Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and ask questions when necessary
  • Experience supporting both accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Experience entering and maintaining information in an ERP system and working with electronic accounting records
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least two years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting
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The Company
125 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

The Plant Company is a premium houseplant grower and distributor based in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on reinventing the houseplant industry by producing high-quality, innovative indoor plants, including the leafjoy brand. Operating from a state-of-the-art greenhouse, they serve independent garden centers with flexible ordering and marketing support to ensure consumers have the best houseplant experience possible.

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