Staff Accountant
About The Position
CR&R Incorporated is one of Southern California's most innovative and successful waste and recycling collection companies, serving more than 3 million people and over 25,000 businesses throughout Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Imperial, and Riverside counties — with additional operations in AZ, CO, NV, OR, UT, and WA. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their accounting career in a fast-paced, multi-entity organization. The Staff Accountant supports daily and monthly accounting activities, assists with month-end closing, and helps ensure the accuracy of financial data. This position works closely with senior accounting staff and the Corporate Controller.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).
- Experience preparing account reconciliations.
- Basic understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
- Proficiency with Excel (SUM, VLOOKUP, basic Pivot Tables) and ability to learn new systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Positive, adaptable attitude and eagerness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
- Research and resolve reconciliation variances under guidance from senior staff.
- Assist with preparing journal entries (prepaids, accruals, Inventory, depreciation uploads, etc.).
- Assist with inter-company receivable and payable reconciliations.
- Record banking activity and help prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile corporate credit card activity and ensure proper GL coding.
- Support fixed asset documentation and processing of additions.
- Prepare recurring internal reports used by the accounting team.
- Assist in documenting accounting procedures and maintaining internal controls.
- Support annual audit preparation by gathering schedules and documentation.
- Assist with preparing sales/use tax reports.
- Provide general accounting assistance and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
