Groot Industries is now hiring an Staff Accountant in the Rockford, IL market!

The Position:

We are searching for a high energy Staff Accountant in Rockford. This would be a position designed to get you ready for a promotion to a District Controller role at one of other locations across the company. To get an idea of our culture click this link https://vimeo.com/395284791

Responsibilities:

Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements for each designated operating location.Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast.Monthly completion of a three-month financial forecast.Rate analysis and review.Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterpartsManaging flow of accounting data to/from remote facilities.Assisting with quarterly Sarbanes Oxley compliance and reviewPlanning and participating in the annual financial budget processProviding training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review.Special projects as assigned.

Ideal Candidates will have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.Recent grads will be consideredPublic accounting experience preferred.CPA and/or other professional certifications a huge plus.Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems.We offer excellent Family benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.