Senior Accountant

Title:Senior Accountant - Financial Control

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Financial Controller

Pay: $110,000-$128,000/year

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team to assist our organization in providing a successful work environment where our employees can be safe, thrive and give their personal best each day. This position is expected to work primarily out of our corporate office in San Jose and some job-related travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• In charge of general ledger accounting close, including: cash, investment, prepaid, fixed asset, accruals, lease accounting, payroll, intercompany accounting and international accounting.
• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the accounting department and support the Accounting Manager and Controller.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in the month-end close process.
• Prepare consolidation.
• Prepare flux analysis.
• Preparation of audit and tax PBCs, and work effectively with external auditors.
• Maintain ERP system for financial reporting, chart of accounts and cross validation rules.
• Annual fixed asset physical count.
• Sales tax compliance, property tax filing, government survey and the related audits.
• Own and operate designated SOX controls.
• Look for opportunities to optimize and automate existing processes.

• Requires critical thinking skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; able to manage multiple projects.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• The ideal candidate will have 6+ years' experience in small to medium-sized company (experience in public accounting or private equity backed organizations a plus)
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong understanding of financial statements and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with a high sense of urgency while maintaining outstanding attention to detail

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit or stand in front of a computer for prolonged periods
• Must be able to travel for site visits and acquisition target assessment

Compensation and Benefits:

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.