Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and financial reporting for Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC and its subsidiaries (MER). Reporting directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is expected to assist with monthly close, cash management, tax administration and various financial analyses and special projects while continuously seeking to improve and implement MER’s internal business processes and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with monthly financial close process for MER and subsidiaries, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, maintenance of fixed asset subledger, and recording of journal entries
- Process cash receipts and postings to the accounting system, and proactively work with internal and external clients to resolve customer account discrepancies
- Prepare and file state and other local business taxes in accordance with the appliable regulatory requirements with accuracy and within the necessary due dates
- Monitor and resolve tax issues and notices timely
- Preparation of scheduled and ad hoc management reports, analyses and special projects
- Assist with company audits
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of previous accounting experience required, preferably in the construction (or similar) industry
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
- Proficiency in general computer operations, Microsoft Office and web-based applications
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with construction accounting software system (Spectrum or Timberline)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability and willingness to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and all levels of management, office, and field employees
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
- Experience with multi-state and local tax laws preferred
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA Candidate and/or Masters degree preferred
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
- Generous 401(k) Plan with 4% match
- Company paid Financial Advice Program
- Paid Vacation based on years of service
- Generous PTO plan
Moran Environmental Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of previous accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
- Proficiency with general computer operations, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Experience with construction accounting software, such as Spectrum or Timberline
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and management
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Experience with multi-state and local tax laws
- CPA candidacy and/or Master's degree
What We Do
MER provides specialized services to clients within the specific Energy & Industrial, Marine, Railroad and Government sectors throughout the United States. The Company is a nationally recognized Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), and our Preparedness and Response team works directly with Federal, State, Local and Private Spill Managers to pre-plan for and if necessary, respond to significant environmental events. Together, the MER Family of Companies is a collection of unique businesses, each with its own expertise and reputation, all integrated together to deliver our culture of safety. The Company provides these services from over 40 locations located throughout North America, utilizing specialized equipment and highly trained personnel. MER believes that by aligning our resources to these specific industries, we can outperform anyone, due to our combination of capabilities and culture.
