Accountant

Company Overview:

Last Step Recycling, LLC is a leading manufacturing processor of Auto Shredded Residue (ASR) material with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our finance team and support the financial health of our growing organization.

Position Summary:

The Accountant will be responsible for performing a wide range of accounting tasks to include general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting support. The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of inventory accounting, cost analysis, and production-related financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support with the full cycle accounting process, including:

- General ledger maintenance

- Journal entries

- Accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations

- Inventory

- Intercompany transactions (if applicable)

- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting

- Manage or coordinate AP/AR, payroll, and expense management functions to include data entry, reconciliation, and payment processing

- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

- Collaborate with production, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data

- Accurately enter production data and hand-sort information

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes

- Manage and analyze cost accounting data, including standard costs, variances, and margin analysis

- Track and reconcile inventory transactions, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods

- Optimize, maintain, and recommend improvements to NetSuite and processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

- Assist in maintaining and enforcing internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure GAAP compliance

Qualifications:

- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Business

- 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment

- Strong understanding of accounts payable and account reconciliation

- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems)

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Working Conditions:

- In-person 5 days per week for the first 90 days

- After the probationary period, a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office

- Occasional visits to production areas

- Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility during month-end or year-end closing periods

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Why Join Us?

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment

- Career growth and professional development support

- Collaborative and supportive team culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,867.35 - $64,872.50 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- On-the-job training

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester, SC 29706