If you care about the environment and want to do work that improves our planet, consider joining our team as a Senior Accountant. For almost 50 years, Bay West LLC (Bay West) has been a recognized leader delivering Environmental Solutions nation-wide and we’re proud of our stellar safety programs and records. We’re a unique mix of expertise & strong tenured employees in the following services: Environmental Consulting, Engineering, Emergency Response, and Waste Management for a mixed portfolio of Federal, State, Municipal, & Industrial/Commercial clients.

The primary purpose of this Senior Accounting Generalist reports to the Finance and Accounting Manager and in turn to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for daily accounting transactions, accounting procedures and financial reporting. This position is also responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Specialists

Bay West offers its valued employees:

• Employer subsidized medical, health savings account and dental plan
• Employer paid vacation time, sick time, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Additional benefit options including 401(k) plan, vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, dependent care and healthcare flexible spending accounts
• Support and encouragement to obtain additional credentials and certifications
• Culture that empowers all employees to stop a job – we walk the safety talk!
• Competitive wages and individual consideration as your expertise and responsibilities expand
• Business casual environment with great co-workers

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Direction and Support

o Manage day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

o As the first level of question and issue resolution, support and mentor the accounting team members

o Evaluate, recommend, maintain, and monitor appropriate internal controls and internal control documentation

• General Ledger and Financial Reporting

o Understand and ensure compliance with GAAP, CAS, DCAA, FAR’s, other federal and state regulations, Bay West Standard Operation Procedures relating to accounting, and other applicable Federal and State standards

o Review, prepare and approve month end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of all issues

o Support preparation of the consolidated monthly financial statements and supporting reports

o Review and approve monthly journal entries and financial statements for JV Partnerships

o Support analysis including working across departments to support the forecast, plan, insurance renewals, proposal and sales support, and compliance

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  Compliance and Admin

o Responsible for annual corporate reporting to maintain company status and authorization to do business in all applicable jurisdictions

o Manage the external audit and tax process, including sales & use tax reporting

• Continuous Improvement and Support

o Identify and execute process improvement opportunities and efficiencies, utilize system functionality and enhancements to streamline processes

o Participate as needed on special projects and other duties as assigned

• Be a great co-worker

o Be service minded to support all Bay West team members; help make your colleague’s jobs easier.

o Submit required signed documents to HR in a timely fashion, as requested.

o Meet accounting deadlines such as timesheets, expense reports, and others consistently

o Maintain Outlook calendar, schedule appointments with others, and attend on time

o Follow internal procedures for equipment use/scheduling

o Provide clear instructions/directions when requesting help

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  Communication

o Conduct yourself in accordance with the Way of Being

o Work with Supervisor to schedule check-in meetings and candidly discuss questions and problems as they arise.

o Mentor and support others in their learning

o Anticipate needs

o Provides clear direction for support staff, requests clarification or more information when needed for own tasks.

o Ask additional questions if you are unclear on something

o Clearly communicate with clients and regulators

o Tactfully and supportively provide feedforward and receive it graciously

o Openly acknowledge success

o Listen and be open to others as ideas are expressed

o Be respectful of other people and their experiences

o Be coachable

o Be professional

o Meets commitments/communicates broken agreements as soon as appropriate and amends the situation when needed

o Help create a “no excuse” environment

o Accept and value differences

o Speak with honesty and forthrightness

o Challenge assumptions and make decisions with Bay West’s business interests in mind.

o Participate even when uncomfortable

o Elevate all issues to manager immediately, no surprises

o Improve existing processes when able

o Follow the work schedule established by you and your manager and notify your manager of any variances

o Responds to email and voicemail within 24 hours

o Suggest thoughtful improvements to existing processes

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  Safety and Health Expectations

o Complete Safety and Health training assignments, as scheduled.

o Complete work safely and securely while being environmentally conscious

o Understand Bay West’s expectation that every work assignment can be completed safely

o Immediately report all incidents and near misses

o Report to work each day physically rested and mentally competent to perform assigned work

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  Physical Requirements – Sedentary to Light Work

o Frequently required to stand, sit and/or walk for extended periods of time

o Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching)

o Occasionally lifting, carrying or exerting force of objects up to 25 pounds

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  Career Advancement/Path Forward:

o Further positions in Accounting and Finance, including leadership could be available for the right candidate to apply themselves and continue growing.

o Strong accounting and analytical skill development, growth in decision making, collaboration and communication will be expected.

Bay West is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Bay West is an EEO/AA Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer.