Staff Accountant, Redding

Staff Accountant
Accounting
Accounting Manager
Hourly starting range $24 - $34, commensurate to skills and experience.
40 hours (Full-time); Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Three weeks paid vacation.
Eight & a half paid holidays annually
Two paid flexible holidays annually
ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership or Cash Equivalent for employee & dependents
Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.
Corporate Headquarters - **** South Street, Redding CA, *****
Company Overview
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States.
The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas-powered renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms.
Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.
Position Description
Maas Energy Works is seeking a Staff Accountant for our large renewable energy development and operations organization.
This position will be responsible for performing various accounting tasks, including financial record-keeping, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and reporting.
As a fast-growing company in a developing niche industry, the ideal applicant should possess strong problem-solving skills, be highly organized, self-motivated, and have a background and education in finance or accounting.
Responsibilities
Maintaining and updating accounting records: This involves recording financial transactions, categorizing them accurately, and ensuring data integrity within the accounting system.
Preparing financial statements and reports: The staff accountant will play a crucial role in preparing financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
The staff accountant will also be involved in creating ad hoc reports, such as variance analysis or budget tracking.
Analyzing budgets and creating expense reports: Assisting with budgeting processes, analyzing financial data to identify spending trends, and preparing expense reports.
Reconciling general ledger accounts: Regularly building and comparing statements with internal accounting records to identify and rectify any discrepancies is essential for ensuring financial accuracy.
Tax preparation and compliance: The staff accountant may assist with tasks related to tax preparation, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and filing deadlines.
Providing support for audits: The staff accountant may be involved in preparing documentation and assisting with procedures during external audits.
Staying updated on accounting standards and regulations: Continuous learning and keeping up-to-date with the latest accounting principles and industry regulations is crucial.
Using accounting software: Proficiency in accounting software is essential for efficiently performing many of the tasks mentioned above
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Two years of accounting experience preferred
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize
Self-starter mentality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment This job mainly operates in a professional office environment.
The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role with some travel required.
This would require the ability to walk up and down stairs, and to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.