Staff Accountant Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Description We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in the Waste, Refuse & Environmental Waste Management industry based in Raleigh, North Carolina. You will be supporting accounting functions for landfill operations, handling a high volume of transactions, and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular accounting tasks such as journal entries and month-end activities.
• Manage and track capital expenditures meticulously.
• Oversee detailed budget tracking and carry out comprehensive analysis.
• Handle invoice processing and monitor purchase orders using Workday and QuickBase.
• Collaborate on large-scale landfill operations projects.
• Generate and scrutinize reports using Excel, demonstrating advanced knowledge in the tool.
• Ensure all tasks and project milestones are followed up on and completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Maintain accuracy and diligence in managing large-scale, multi-year projects. Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role within the Waste, Refuse & Environmental Waste Management industry.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures.
• Demonstrable skills in conducting Bank Reconciliations.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with General Ledger functions.
• Ability to prepare Journal Entries accurately and on time.
• Experience with Month End Close processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

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