Staff Accountant

Our client in W. Palm Beach, FL is searching for a Staff Accountant. This is an onsite, direct hire position.

• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries required for period-end close.
• Reconcile regional balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Compile financial statements for each location and business unit within the region.
• Create the monthly management reporting package for leadership review.
• Supervise coding and processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Partner with billing and office managers to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all customers in the region.
• Support office managers in collecting outstanding receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Produce monthly Days Sales Outstanding reports and review trends with leadership to recommend improvement actions.
• Interact professionally and courteously with both customers and internal staff.
• Prepare monthly revenue and expense projections for management evaluation.
• Assist with preliminary proformas and documentation for RFPs, bids, and new business opportunities.
• Generate monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
• Review and analyze revenue trends across locations and service lines.
• Examine labor hour reporting by location and business segment.
• Confirm disposal invoices match data within the billing and dispatch systems.
• Ensure all required franchise reports are completed and submitted according to monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Collect, validate, and enter financial and operational data used for productivity reporting.
• Provide backup support to office managers and the controller as needed.
• Learn and assist with the creation or refinement of SAP process workflows.
• Track capital expenditures and prepare monthly and year‑to‑date reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including uploading final budgets into the accounting system.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the Market Area Controller or corporate accounting.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Waste industry accounting experience required.
• 4+ years' experience in full cycle accounting/financial analysis required.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred) and strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret operational trends.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in high‑volume transactional environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and operate in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with field operations, billing staff, and management teams.