Accountant - month-end close (remote)

We are growing our team at Highbridge Drift Environmental Services and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be month-end close. Early starts and steady work; we look after our drivers. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Track costs around recycling loads against budget and explain variances to managers. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with landfill records. Working arrangement • Full-time, on a regular day shift. • Remote-friendly, with an occasional day on site in Chicago. • We reply to every applicant.