Staff Accountant

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare, analyze, and review financial statements and activities using accounting principles. The role assists with budgets, closes, audits, and documentation to track accounts payable. Strong Excel and teamwork are essential for success.

The position focuses on internal controls, SOX-compliant reporting, and supporting division controllers and management to drive accurate, timely financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of prior accounting or related experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent relationship-management, listening, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manages records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities.
• Maintains and prepares financial statements and reports on the division’s financial position.
• Reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Completes payroll change entries to keep staffing records up to date.
• Assists in developing and reviewing annual budgets and projections.
• Monitors policies and procedures and suggests improvements for reporting.
• Supports controllers and operations management on financial projects.
• Participates in training and professional development to support company goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

LotusNotes

SoftPak

Longview

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The staff accountant prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements and activities using accounting principles; assists with budget and close processes, conducts internal audits, and ensures proper documentation to track accounts payable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages records of account entries by compiling and analyzing accounting activities.
• Maintains and prepares financial statements and other documents regarding the division’s financial position to provide reports and audits when needed.
• Reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all accounting standards.
• Completes the entry of payroll change requests to keep up with staffing changes throughout the division.
• Contributes to the development and review of annual budgets and performance projections to help increase company growth.
• Monitors policies and procedures per assigned market area and suggests improvements for reporting and recording to meet business needs.
• Supports the Division Controller, Assistant Division Controller and Operations Management to successfully and efficiently complete financial projects.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions

Level 1: Demonstrates a general understanding of the division’s operational and financial functions and participates in month‑end close processes such as post‑accruals, balance reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and revenue entries. Demonstrates basic knowledge of NetSuite, ADP, LotusNotes, and SoftPak and can locate and navigate key statements in NetSuite.

Level 2: Demonstrates the ability to actively use purchase orders in NetSuite, create master spreadsheets in Longview for Excel, complete invoice preparation, and explain net revenue components for hauling operations with an understanding of SOX controls related to hauling operations.

Senior: Demonstrates the ability to review and set pricing for divisions, use forecasting templates, and communicate a division’s financial position using regional key performance indicators. Understands contract critical parts, plant operations, and the MOR process.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–2 years of prior accounting or related experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent relationship‑management, listening, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Attributes

Positive team‑oriented individual who is resourceful, self‑motivated, a hard worker, adaptable, results‑oriented, with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401(k)
• Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and more.