WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Senior Accountant in Portsmouth, NH. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting function for the corporate office. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have combined experience in public and private companies, with prior experience in public accounting preferred. This individual will be a strategic thinker with proven ability to get into the details, multi-task and see areas to completion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage general ledger and financial reporting process for assigned areas, including month-end and year-end closings
- Prepare journal entries for entry into the general ledger system monthly by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
- Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyze accrual accounts to ensure proper expensing and estimates.
- Collect and analyze financial data and prepare monthly financial statements and/or management reports. Perform additional analysis for explanations required for management reports.
- Partner with other departments to improve efficiency and accuracy of recording transactions in general ledger and subledgers.
- Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analytical projects in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with proper support and backup.
- Assist with reviews of contracts for application of accounting policy.
- Gain an understanding of and assist with federal, state, and local governmental regulatory filings.
- Other projects as defined by Management
- Liaison with the firm's external CPA firm for annual audits, responsible for the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
- Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, with five or more years of previous experience with a mix of public accounting and private industry a plus.
- Preferred: Master's Degree in Business with five or more years of previous experience, including public accounting.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- CPA designation preferred, with experience in public accounting a plus.
- Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Advanced accounting experience with payroll, benefits, employee expenses, multiple system reconciliations, and intercompany experience may be required.
- Hands-on, self-motivated individual with strong communication, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with automating accounting processes/transactions
- Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team contributing to a positive team spirit
- Strong Excel and accounting system skills
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office suite or similar office software
- Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable accounting system.
- Proficient in Chrome River T&E or similar expense reporting system.
- Proficient in ADP or similar payroll system.
What You'll Enjoy:
- Industry leading benefits
- Multiple and flexible medical plans
- Outstanding PTO program
- Floating Holidays
- Strong 401k program and company match
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- College loan reimbursement
- College scholarship program for dependents
- Parental Leave Program
- Inclusive culture
- Employee engagement events
- Employee resource groups
WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.
At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
