Senior Accountant

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1900 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key to our success is recognizing the importance of each employee in the organization. We have the following position at our Corporate location: Senior Accountant Position Summary: Senior Accountant with 5-7 years General Accounting experience to assist in month-end close for multiple entities and divisions while working in a fast-paced and high-volume Corporate Accounting department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Prepare monthly A/R and cash reconciliations for multiple operating divisions • Prepare general ledger schedules and journal entries • Maintain monthly Amortization schedules • Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts with large volume of transactions • Prepare monthly financial statements with supplemental trend schedules • Ability to analyze monthly variances and provide detailed explanation and support schedules • • Assist in preparation of year-end audit schedules and audit requests • Prepare 571-L Property Tax Returns • Collaborates with AP, Ops Accounting and Finance department team members • • Other tasks and special projects as directed by manager KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Minimum 5 years Accounting experience • Bachelor's Degree required. • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles • Strong PC skills with emphasis in Excel • Excellent analytical skills including data analysis tools • Attention to detail, good organization and time management • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with all levels within the company • Team player, willing to assist with special projects and ability to work well with others PHYSICAL: • Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time • up to 8 hours or more per day • Manual dexterity and vision sufficient to operate a personal computer for long periods of time without experiencing abnormal hand, wrist or eye strain • Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the telephone WORKING CONDITIONS: • Work area is primarily in an office setting and may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.