Junior Staff Accountant

Wheelabrator Technologies, with corporate offices in Hampton, New Hampshire, is a leader in generating clean, renewable energy. We are committed to protecting our environment while providing clean energy through the operation of 21 waste-to-energy facilities located across the United States.

We currently have an opening in our Hampton, NH office for a Junior Staff Accountant.

Position Overview:

• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares related financial statements for review by Manager of General Accounting. Creates journal entries, prepares account reconciliations, prepares timely FCDs and flags all financial issues to management.   
• Adheres to WM and WTI SOX and GAAP polices.   
• Recommends change to support all Shared Services functions and participates in streamlining the consolidated close process.   
• Provides support for the Budgeting process as it relates to the Hampton legal entities.   
• Provides excellent customer service to the field and as it relates to the BS and IS and closing the books in an accurate a timely manner.   
• Exercises professionalism and confidentiality in execution of duties.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the consolidated preparation monthly financial statements and balance sheet analysis.   
• Helps ensure controls are followed within assigned functions.   
• Creates the following routine month end journal entries: intercompany, Hampton, benefits, payroll and any necessary reclass entries.   
• Prepares Balance sheet reconciliations.   
• Process allocations for review ( NERM).   
• Balances Intercompany transactions and consolidated account to be reviewed by manager/supervisor.   
• Perform reconciliations on a timely basis in accordance with WM policy for review by manager/supervisor.   
• Prepares FCD for review by Manager. Flags any necessary concerns to management.   
• Based on routine close cycle, prepares variance analysis and revenue and expense analysis for review by management.   
• As directed, prepares various year-end audit schedules and works with the company's external auditing firm and internal auditors.   
• Investigates errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports to management for review.   
• Assists with remediation of audit findings.   
• Maintains accurate records of data to support general ledger.   
• Recommends systems changes to facilitate efficient and timely close.   
• Other projects as defined by management.   
• Exercises professionalism and confidentiality in execution of duties.

Education/Experience Required:

• BS in Accounting or equivalent   
• Up to 3 years related general accounting experience   
• Communicates financial issues with clarity   
• Ability to work in a "hands-on" capacity   
• Highly self-motivated and disciplined   
• Public Accounting or Internal Audit experience desired, but not required.   
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements

Certificates and Licenses:

None required

Computer Skills:

• Excel, Microsoft Office or proficiency with similar software   
• JD Edwards or proficiency with similar accounting system.

Supervision Received:

Perform job duties within prescribed standards. Minimal supervision necessary once varied tasks are mastered.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated analytical ability   
• Prioritizes and balances multiple tasks successfully   
• Highly self motivated and disciplined   
• Plan and organize responsibilities   
• Knowledge and skills to ensure that deadlines are met in a timely and efficient manner   
• Teamwork/Cooperation   
• Share expertise with others   
• Manage stressful situations professionally   
• Contribute to positive team spirit   
• Accept constructive negative and positive feedback from others   
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural/work style and learning style differences   
• Treat people with respect

Physical Demand:

• Able to access files in cabinets   
• Sit for prolonged periods of time   
• Fine motor skills   
• Reach with hands and arms   
• Close vision, distance vision, corrected or otherwise

To Apply:

Please see our website to apply for this position.