Corporate Controller

Meridian Waste•Charlotte, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant prepares and maintains Meridian Waste’s financial records to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with federal, state, local, and professional regulations. The role applies accounting concepts and prior experience to resolve routine accounting issues and help streamline workflows. This fully on-site position is based at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina corporate office and emphasizes professional development and long-term growth within the organization. The position covers general ledger activity and financial close, balance sheet and inventory reconciliations, asset register monitoring, financial reporting, audit support, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and accounting process improvement. The employee also follows company procedures and safety policies and may travel as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of related accounting experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of major finance disciplines.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and project management capabilities.
Excellent communication and active listening skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform light lifting of 20–25 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage Intacct is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries and complete timely month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals and adjustments.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for prepayments, deposits, property, plant and equipment, debt, and accruals.
Reconcile inventory reports and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues.
Monitor regional asset registers for heavy equipment, fixtures, and computer hardware and software, and maintain accounting files.
Prepare accurate financial statements for management reporting in accordance with internal and external requirements, and generate ad hoc reports as needed.
Assist with periodic audits and physical inventory counts, and prepare documentation requested by external auditors.
Monitor departmental budgets, analyze significant variances, and report root causes and corrective actions to management.
Recommend solutions to accounting challenges and participate in weekly meetings to troubleshoot issues and improve workflow efficiency.
Ensure books and accounting systems align with company procedures and follow applicable safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and travel as required for the position.