Staff Accountant: Close, Budget & Reporting Expert

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare, analyze, and review financial statements and assist with budget and close processes. The role conducts internal audits and ensures proper documentation to track accounts payable.

The candidate supports payroll changes, contributes to annual budgets, and collaborates with management to enhance reporting accuracy and business growth. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and US work eligibility.
• 1–2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

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 for reports and audits.
• Reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy and compliance with 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

LotusNotes

SoftPak

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare, analyze, and review financial statements and assist with budget and close processes. The role conducts internal audits and ensures proper documentation to track accounts payable.

The candidate supports payroll changes, contributes to annual budgets, and collaborates with management to enhance reporting accuracy and business growth. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity are a plus.