Staff Accountant

Caglia Environmental•Fresno, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caglia Environmental is a family-owned and operated company with a proud legacy of over 80 years in the Central Valley. They provide essential environmental services, including recycling, waste collection, and landfill management, with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community. Their team plays a vital role in helping to build cleaner, greener communities, and they are always looking for motivated individuals who want to make a meaningful impact through their work. The Staff Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting, month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance and reporting. This position is also responsible for budget preparation, financial analysis, and financial reporting, and will assist with insurance policies and regulatory agencies reporting.

Requirements

Self-driven and able to multi-task and prioritize in accordance with changings deadlines and priorities
A strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, with a particular focus on month-end close, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, intercompany billings, charge billings, and accrual calculations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word at an intermediate level.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work.
Accountable and dependable, with consistent attendance and timeliness, and the ability to work overtime as needed to meet workload and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
Proven experience with financial reporting, budget administration, accounts payable review, accounts receivable management, fixed asset management, and credit card program administration.

Responsibilities

Uphold the mission, values, and vision of the company.
Works closely with the Accounting Manager to ensure accounting deadlines are met.
Participate in the month-end close process, prepare and review financial statement for accuracy and completeness.
Performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis to maintain accurate financial records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
Manage intercompany billings ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and accounted for.
Conducting a detailed review of the AR/AP, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
Prepare, review, post, and maintain appropriate ledger entries and GL system.
Prepare and record monthly depreciation entries; maintain and update Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) schedules as well as Construction in Progress (CIP) schedules.
Participate in the annual financial statement audit, including coordinating with the external audit team and cross-departmental data collection.
Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and make recommendations to improve financial performance.
Assist with banking activities, such as preparing/approving electronic payments and preparing daily banking sheets for internal management reporting.
Prepare payroll-related journal postings and reconciliations, working closely with HR/Payroll and the payroll system to ensure accurate posting of payroll and payroll tax-related activities.
Responsible for the tracking and recording of waste hauls/tonnages and regulatory reporting both internally and externally.
Other special projects, implementations, and tasks as directed by the Accounting Manager.