Staff Accountant - Temp-to-Hire
Vernon, CAOn-site
AI Summary
A Staff Accountant supports daily accounting operations and general ledger activity, handling account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and cross-functional data accuracy in a waste management and recycling company.
About this role
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A stable, growing company in the waste management and recycling industry is hiring a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team in Vernon. This is an immediate-need replacement role, offering the chance to step into day-to-day accounting work with a clear path to long-term stability.
We're looking for someone with a solid general accounting background, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep pace in a busy environment.
What You'll Do
- Support daily accounting operations and general ledger activity
- Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close
- Prepare and maintain financial records and reports
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Work cross-functionally to keep financial data accurate
- Take on additional accounting projects and ad hoc reporting as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of general accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented, organized, and a strong problem-solver
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Skills
Accounting SoftwareAccount ReconciliationExcelFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerMicrosoft OfficeMonth-end Close
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