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Independent Recycling Services, Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The accounting division for a family of privately owned waste disposal and recycling companies is hiring for a Controller . Operating since 1976, our businesses span six states and serve rapidly growing metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Memphis, Clearwater, Orlando, and San Antonio.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple recycling locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on financial work, managing staff, and collaborating closely with ownership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage accounting checklists for daily / weekly / monthly accounting work.
  • Conduct month-end close and review financial statements
  • Supervise and develop office accounting staff
  • Conduct performance reviews
  • Train new team members
  • Support departmental hiring
  • Measuring workload / workflow and have cross training for proper staffing size
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and duties
  • Analyze trends and variances; develop cost-reduction strategies
  • Manage budgets and forecasting for assigned locations
  • Support special projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
  • Waste & Recycling Industry experience
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience supervising direct reports
  • Strong understanding of inventory accounting
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, variance analysis, and cost control
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially advanced Excel
  • Experience in manufacturing, recycling, or services industries a plus
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Voluntary life and short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
  • Salary Description

    $150,000-$200,000

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