Staff Accountant

Mid-City Scrap, LLC, a long-established metal recycling company in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and financial reporting. In this role, you will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close. You will process payables and expenses, support budgeting and variance analysis, and track scrap metal purchases, sales, and inventory. Working in a family-owned, community-focused environment, you'll partner closely with operations and logistics while contributing to a stable, sustainability-driven business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy

• Reconcile bank, inventory, and balance sheet accounts regularly

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, accruals, and financial statements

• Process vendor invoices, payments, and employee expense reports

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for operations

• Track scrap metal purchases, sales, and inventory valuations

• Ensure compliance with company policies and basic tax and audit requirements

• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams on costing and margins

• Prepare reports for management on KPIs and profitability

• Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures Required Skills

• General ledger accounting

• Account reconciliations

• Financial reporting

• Accounts payable and expense processing

• Budgeting and forecasting support

• Variance analysis

• Inventory and cost accounting

• Excel and spreadsheet modeling

• ERP or accounting software

• GAAP knowledge