Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Accounting
Location: East St. Louis
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Company DescriptionVeolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.
Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
The Support Services Accountant‑I is responsible for performing professional accounting duties in support of various accounting functions. They will assist with the completion of the month‑end close and ensure accuracy in accordance with IFRS and GAAP standards.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities- Complete month‑end close and perform variance analysis for multiple operating facilities to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain proper supporting documentation.
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts monthly, and maintain a monthly close binder.
- Understand fundamental accounting concepts.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.
- Possess strong telephone etiquette.
- Have strong computer skills with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software programs.
- Develop spreadsheets and modify formats to complete assignments.
- Pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Handle diverse tasks simultaneously and work effectively with interruptions.
- Handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
- Work in a team environment and be willing to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- 1–2 years of related work experience.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage varying tasks.
- Ability to work autonomously.
Targeted Annual Pay Range: Minimum of $60,000 to a maximum of $63,000.
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Entry level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionAccounting / Auditing and Finance
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