Accountant
Company: Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
Location: Elgin
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Purpose: Heritage Crystal Clean is seeking a contribution minded
Accountant to join our Accounting Team. Now is an exciting time to
join us and become an integral part of the team that is responsible
for cash and fixed assets.The Accountant is primarily responsible
for reconciling Cash and Fixed Assets accounting, accountable for
recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible
and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, and recording
depreciation.This highly visible position will create value for the
business by providing accurate, timely accounting and analytical
services to all business partners enabling them to make better
business decisions. The knowledge and experience provided by this
position create an excellent platform for continued career
growth.Essential Duties:
- CASH ACCOUNTING
- Prepare Daily entries into the cash book
- Reconcile Cash Accounts
- Prepare Journal entries
- FIXED ASSETS ACCOUNTING
- Take the lead role in ensuring all Fixed Asset transactions are
properly recorded in the general ledger
- Prepare assigned journal entries and balance sheet account
reconciliations monthly
- Properly account for projects in process assets by ensuring
costs are capitalized when appropriate
- Set up, transfer or retire assets on an accurate and timely
basis
- Partner with other functions (e.g. Engineering, Transportation,
IT, etc.) to reconcile spending on large capital projects
- Take ownership of the Capital Assets Policy by updating the
policy with new or revised content
- OTHER DUTIES
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit
schedules and ensuring appropriate documentation is provided and
controls have been performed and documented
- Other duties and special projects, as assignedPosition
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of
the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. Core Competencies
- Capability to conform to established schedules and
deadlines
- Ability to read and comprehend detailed financial
statements
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Present a positive image of Heritage-Crystal Clean to fellow
employees, external contacts, the general public Work Experience
- 2 -3 years of work experience in Accounting/Finance, preferably
with exposure to fixed asset processes and systems Education,
Certificates, Licenses, or Designations
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
fieldSpecific Skills
- Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting
- Great Plains experience a plus
- Cost management experience a strong plus
- Experience with Fixed Assets accounting a plus
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Access a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of other Microsoft Office
applicationsWork Environment: While performing essential duties of
this position an individual regularly works indoors and may be
required to sit for long periods. Individual will be required to
regularly talk, hear, see, and often reach with hands, stand, walk,
use a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office
equipment. Noise level of the environment is generally quiet.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential duties.Benefits
- Medical and Dental
- 401K
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Life and accident insurance
- Advancement opportunities
- Employee Stock Purchase PlanRequirements:All applicants must
pass the company paid substance abuse screening.Heritage Crystal
Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to
apply.
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