Senior Staff Accountant

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements for HES locations across the country as well as participating in the company's budgeting process, due diligence reviews of acquisition targets, and preparing for the annual financial statement audit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Learning and participating in all of the accounting functions of the department.
• Learn and participate in the monthly financial statement close process.
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing locational financial statements.
• Responsible for learning and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate and become involved with Business Analysis Team special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for learning and participating in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Responsible for understanding SFASs and how they lead to proper financial statements prepared according to GAAP.
• Participate in year-end audit preparation and facilitate auditor requests for information.
• Help team with solving day to day questions, problems and issues that present themselves.
• Continuously challenge self to improve professionally and develop skills necessary to perform your role on the team.
• Works with Chief Accounting Officer and Accounting Managers on special financial projects.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.

Experience: 3-5 years financial statement experience required including closing steps and balance sheet recs.related. CPA Certification preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities: Must display strong desire to learn about our accounting process. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Must be able to achieve results while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Must be detail oriented with the ability to provide accurate and timely information. Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Excel. Excellent verbal and written skills. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen will be required.                 

EEO including disability/veteran

#LI-SK1

#LI-NR1

Current Openings for Senior Staff Accountant Jobs at Heritage Environmental Services