Accounting Assistant

WM (Waste Management); Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a detail-oriented accounting associate to compute, classify, record, and verify basic numerical data for financial transactions in a hybrid role.

Key duties include balancing ledgers, preparing vouchers and reports, reconciling bank statements, and supporting inquiries about accounts and procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely processing in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (accredited) or GED (accredited).
• 0–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Balances general or subsidiary ledgers.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating simple business transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of simple business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy.
• Prepares reports to show receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable and payable, and various other items pertinent to the operation of a business.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers.
• Extracts general ledger information.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.

Skills

Basic math

Numerical data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Job description

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

I. Job Summary

Computes, classifies, records, and verifies basic numerical data for use in maintaining a complete and systematic set of business transactions.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Balances general or subsidiary ledgers.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating simple business transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of simple business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy. Prepares reports to show receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable and payable, and various other items pertinent to the operation of a business.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers.
• Extracts general ledger information.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (accredited) or G.E.D (accredited)
• No experience Zero (0) to four (4) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirements).

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $22.00-$26.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.