Careers at Saratoga Sod Farm

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Saratoga Sod Farm is a local, established, growing family business looking for a qualified individual to join our team as an in-house Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant.  We seek a highly organized individual who pays attention to detail, loves accounting and keeping neat and accurate records.

Part time position for a seasonally oriented business                               Average 30-35 hours/week, Monday-Friday.

Saratoga Sod has a strong company culture  with a multi-cultural workforce. Our business is seasonal in nature with busy spring, summer, and fall months. Winter hours are more flexible.  Candidate must be capable of completing work in a timely, efficient and organized manner and be comfortable working with others in a small office environment.

Individual will work closely with both Management and Operations to facilitate a smooth workflow of information from the office and the field. Duties include, but not limited to the following:

Primary Job duties:

• Maintain customer information and files
• Basic understanding of AR in relation to company operations
• Process daily invoicing
• Apply payments from customers and assure timely payment is received
• Follow up on overdue invoices
• Generate monthly statements in a timely manner
• Play a key role in keeping accurate business records that are organized and compliant.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers and vendors
• Maintaining accounts payable in an accurate and timely manner
• Monthly credit card reconciliation and entry
• Account reconciliation
• Obtaining and tracking project tax paperwork (Capital Improvements, Tax-Exempt Certificates, etc.)
• Assist Management and Project Managers as needed
• Special accounting and/or operations projects as needed
• Other office duties to streamline operations

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience/Expertise in QuickBooks Pro and Microsoft Office 365 with proficiency in Excel
• AP and AR experience
• Excellent customer service skills to communicate with customers and vendors and rectify any issues that arise
• Organized, task-oriented, ability to multitask and solve problems
• General understanding, experience and comfort level with computers and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• NYS Notary preferred
• Spanish literacy a bonus
• Payroll experience for future job growth consideration

Experience and Education :  An accounting degree and minimum 2 years proven work experience preferred

Pay: $18-25/hr.

Part Time/Seasonal CDL Class A OR B Company Representatives/ Delivery Drivers 

Join a local, established, growing family business as a driver/company representative. Local runs- Home evenings. Drive well maintained Western Star Tractors and auto-tarp trailers.

Hourly wage for qualified applicants starting at $23-25 / hour, benefits, signing bonus, and annual raises.

Job duties:

• Daily deliveries of fresh cut turfgrass sod to a variety of customers (landscapers, golf courses, sports fields, garden centers, homeowners), and our BigYellowBag products, in local delivery areas.
• Responsible for loading and unloading loads with a portable, mounted forklift
• Perform pre and post trip inspections
• Operate safely and in compliance with DOT and state regulations
• Collect funds as required
• Communicate with office staff on any issues regarding delivery, product, collection or customer
• Act and drive in a safe and professional manner at all times

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License
• Current DOT card
• Clean Driving record
• Successfully pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• 21 years min. age with verifiable tractor-trailer OR Class B vehicle experience preferred
• Excellent driving, delivery and customer service skills
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Prior experience with Ipad/web/apps helpful, willing to learn a must

Office Assistant/Customer Service Representative

Join a local, established, growing family business as an Office Assistant/Customer Service Representative.  Part time, early morning start, 30-35 hours, Monday-Friday.  Occasional Saturdays.  Seasonal position, March-June.

Job duties:

• Provide excellent, friendly customer communication and service to Saratoga Sod and BigYellowBag customers, both over the phone and in-person
• Assist both Marketing and Office Managers in all phases of office tasks
• Work in a fast-paced office environment
• Execute phone orders, respond to customer inquiries via email

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Great attitude, quick learner, exceptional customer service
• Organized, task-oriented, ability to multitask and solve problems
• Computer/technology literacy – preferable knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 and Quickbooks