Accounting Analyst

Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for supporting the accounting department by analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to assist with decision-making processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Job Description

• Provide timely and accurate general ledger account reconciliation and analysis
• Support and monitor lease accounting, ensuring accurate data input and adherence to group standards
• Track and evaluate tangible and intangible assets including actively managing asset enrollment and validation and reporting to internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to design new and/or refine existing analyses and processes to improve the asset management accuracy and efficiency over time
• Establish proper accounting and reporting of inventory
• Oversee various month end closing activities and prepare group consolidation reporting data
• Support in bridging the gap between different ERP systems and general ledgers to optimize accounting transparency and ease of reporting
• Support team in preparation of financial audits, both internal and external
• Manage, improve, and document various accounting processes
• Deliver monthly financial close reporting deck and planning cycle reports, including flux analysis
• Performing ad hoc analysis and projects to support leadership initiatives
• Identify and implement solutions to resolve, improve, automate, standardize, or simplify accounting processes
• Partnering with other teams and business partners to standardize reporting and forecasting mechanisms.
• Perform ad hoc project analysis, as required.
• Assist in development of models for budgeting, forecasting, 5-year plan as well as other ad hoc analysis including budget reviews with senior management

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related field
• 3+ years' experience in accounting, with progressive responsibility
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accounting (CMA)
• Experience working in Workday and Fleetio
• Waste industry experience
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Salary: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran