Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant provides accounting and business support for the Finance Department including, but not limited to, fixed asset management, payroll processing, risk management, contract management, grant management, real estate management, and general ledger activities.

All work must be performed in accordance with LCSWMA's Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

LCSWMA employees are required to follow all LCSWMA safety policies and procedures.

In accordance with LCSWMA's Remote Work Arrangement, this position provides the opportunity for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end close process and general accounting (journal entries, accruals, analysis, etc.)
• Prepares account reconciliations and investigates and resolves discrepancies
• Maintain the Fixed Asset database by entering monthly asset additions and deletions, calculating depreciation, preparing journal entries, reconciling to the general ledger, and physical asset verification.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and quarter end tax filings.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports.
• Manage real estate lease administration and serve as primary contact.
• Assist with annual budgeting process
• Support year-end and insurance audits.
• Maintain and improve internal controls; assist with documentation (SOPs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, or process enhancements as assigned.
• Perform as backup to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables.