Staff Accountant

Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term

Disability Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance, Health Advocate,和

Wellness Programs

Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match

Company paid Financial Advice Program

Paid Vacation

Generous PTO plan

Job summary

Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and reporting for MER and its subsidiaries. This role reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager and supports monthly close, cash management, tax administration and financial analyses.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills and experience with Spectrum or Timberline.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous accounting experience required, preferably in the construction (or similar) industry
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
• Proficiency in general computer operations, Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with construction accounting software system (Spectrum or Timberline)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and all levels of management, office, and field employees
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Experience with multi-state and local tax laws preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close process for MER and subsidiaries, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, maintenance of fixed asset subledger, and recording of journal entries
• Process cash receipts and postings to the accounting system, and proactively work with internal and external clients to resolve customer account discrepancies
• Prepare and file state and other local business taxes in accordance with the appliable regulatory requirements with accuracy and within the necessary due dates
• Monitor and resolve tax issues and notices timely
• Preparation of scheduled and ad hoc management reports, analyses and special projects
• Assist with company audits

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial controls

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Confidentiality

Multi-state tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA Candidate or Masters degree preferred

Tools

Spectrum

Timberline

Job description

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and financial reporting for Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC and its subsidiaries (MER). Reporting directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is expected to assist with monthly close, cash management, tax administration and various financial analyses and special projects while continuously seeking to improve and implement MER’s internal business processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close process for MER and subsidiaries, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, maintenance of fixed asset subledger, and recording of journal entries
• Process cash receipts and postings to the accounting system, and proactively work with internal and external clients to resolve customer account discrepancies
• Prepare and file state and other local business taxes in accordance with the appliable regulatory requirements with accuracy and within the necessary due dates
• Monitor and resolve tax issues and notices timely
• Preparation of scheduled and ad hoc management reports, analyses and special projects
• Assist with company audits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous accounting experience required, preferably in the construction (or similar) industry
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
• Proficiency in general computer operations, Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with construction accounting software system (Spectrum or Timberline)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and all levels of management, office, and field employees
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Experience with multi-state and local tax laws preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA Candidate and/or Masters degree preferred

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Paid Vacation based on years of service
• Generous PTO plan

Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer