Staff Accountant
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team supporting multiple recycling company locations. This individual will play a key role in managing inventory, analyzing financial performance, tracking costs, and partnering closely with Operations Managers to drive efficiency and profitability across locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee commodity inventory review and accounting management across multiple sites.
- Perform month-end closing, financial statement review, and variance analysis.
- Review weekly performance and cost trend reports for assigned locations.
- Lead multi-location, multi-state accounting operations and ensure consistency in processes.
- Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis.
- Conduct monthly operating reviews with Operations Managers; create and follow up on actionable financial improvement plans.
- Develop and monitor budgets, perform trending analysis, and resolve financial variances.
- Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multi-location or manufacturing/service environment.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills required) and accounting systems.
- Experience in the manufacturing, recycling, or related industries preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Benefits effective after 60 days (first of the month), including:
- BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary Description
$70,000-$80,000
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