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About the Role
The Corporate Accountant is a hands-on role responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting function of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will be the most senior accounting professional on a multi-person accounting and bookkeeping team. They will own the monthly close, P&L and financial reporting, cash management, working capital, AP/AR, reconciliations, and accounting controls. As the business grows, there is an opportunity to expand into a Senior Accountant role and broader accounting leadership responsibilities based on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Manage and analyze the monthly P&L, identifying trends and explaining significant variances to the CFO.
- Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, bank and cash reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
- Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and working capital.
- Maintain strong accounting controls, accurate records, and audit-ready documentation.
- Coordinate and review work performed by accounting and bookkeeping team members.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate with the outside tax firm and provide financial information and supporting schedules for tax filings.
- Work with outside legal counsel as needed on accounting and financial matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven ability to lead a monthly close and independently manage P&L reporting.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to improve efficiency and accuracy while exercising sound judgment and protecting confidential financial information.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting software
- AI tools
- General ledger accounting
- Reconciliations
- Financial statements
- Internal controls
- Working capital management
- Cash flow analysis
Location
- Lawrence NY
Work Type
- Full time
- In-office
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Active CPA license preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000–$130,000
Benefits
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Waste Solution Services (WSS) helps multifamily and commercial portfolios lower and stabilize waste spend. We act as dedicated advocates, bridging the gap between clients and haulers to audit invoices, optimize contracts, right-size service, and manage vendor issues.
Equal Opportunity
- WSS does not accept unsolicited contact from recruiters, agencies, or third-party vendors. Applicants must complete the official application to be considered. Direct emails or phone calls to the Company will not be accepted and may result in disqualification from consideration.