Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

At Lincoln Waste Solutions, our vision is a waste-free world where resources are conserved, and economic growth is achieved through sustainable, circular practices. We provide a full-service management approach for all types of waste and recycling, offering services such as recycling, waste consulting, hauler management, and back-office support. With a proven track record, we work with hundreds of clients across the globe, including regional and national companies across various industries. Leveraging strong partnerships with over 6,000 haulers, we help our clients achieve greater waste efficiency, increased recycling, improved sustainability data, and cost savings, all while moving toward a more sustainable, waste-free future.

About the role

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal control environment of a private equity–backed organization. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and experience supporting audit and private equity reporting requirements. The Senior Accountant partners closely with FP&A, operations, and external auditors to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance of financial statements. Responsibilities:

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting data
• Ensure accurate consolidation of multiple legal entities for company-wide reporting
• Support preparation of GAAP financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Prepare assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations to support audit readiness and a disciplined close
• Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and forecasting support
• Work with AP, AR, and Payroll to ensure accurate accounting
• Apply and document U.S. GAAP for complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, accruals, and reserves
• Ensure SOX-lite and internal controls are followed and continuously improve

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
• Experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting using SAAS tools (Anaplan)
• Audit experience (public accounting or audit support)
• Experience in a multi-entity or PE-backed environment a plus
• Strong written communication and verbal skills
• Expert in ERP/system experience. NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, SAP, or similar. Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Supportive work-life balance: hybrid/in-office work schedule
• Supportive of professional development
• Dynamic and international working environment
• Will work in close coordination with Reconomy teams in the Americas and periodically with other regions