Benefits:

Spacious plant filled office

Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Plan

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Perry Ridge Landfill is a privately held non-hazardous waste landfill. We are seeking a knowledgeable Accountant to join our corporate office team. In this role, you will document the company’s financial transactions, prepare financial statements, and manage payroll. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of best practices in accounting.

Responsibilities

Enter financial data and transactions

Analyze financial information

Reconcile bank statements

Prepare financial reports and statements

Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Set up customers, jobs, and invoice customers using WasteWorks

Process payroll

Prepare insurance applications, respond to annual premium audits

Assist with administrative tasks such as supply orders, mailing, filing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Adobe and basic accounting systems

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills