Staff Accountant

Location: On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 2-3+ years of experience to support financial operations for a solid waste services organization. This role is responsible for daily accounting functions, accurate financial reporting, and supporting operational teams including dispatch, maintenance, and leadership. Experience with Costpoint is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries for hauling, fuel, disposal, and maintenance activity
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including fuel inventory, tipping fees, rebates, and depreciation
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support financial statement preparation and internal reporting

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices for equipment repairs, fuel, landfill charges, subcontractors, and supplies
• Validate charges against contracts, scale tickets, and service logs
• Maintain vendor files and ensure timely payments
• Resolve discrepancies with internal departments and external vendors
• Process credits, adjustments, and reconciliations

Operational Cost Tracking

• Track and analyze key cost drivers (fuel, maintenance, disposal, labor, tires)
• Maintain fleet asset schedules, depreciation records, and capital expenditure tracking
• Support budgeting and forecasting for contracts, equipment, and facility operations

Compliance & Audit

• Maintain required financial documentation for audits
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support reporting needs for recycling, diversion, and sustainability programs
• Manage filings for disposal sites and required local/state permits

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with operations to reconcile cost variances
• Coordinate with maintenance on repair orders, parts usage, and fleet cost allocations
• Assist leadership with financial analysis, pricing support, and operational improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3+ years of accounting experience (industry experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with Costpoint or similar accounting software (preferred, not required)
• Ability to analyze operational data (scale tickets, route sheets, fuel logs)
• Experience with cloud-based fleet or work order systems (Samsara, Fleetio, Routeware, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a credit check

Pay: $65,000-$83,000 per year