Accounting Analyst

Have you been looking for a company that you can get behind and feel good about the impact it has on sustainability and recycling efforts? Quest is a full-service environmental consulting and management group supporting the efforts of Fortune 500 companies seeking to maximize profits and mitigate risks and minimize their ecological footprints.

If you want an opportunity where your efforts make an impact, Quest has an opportunity for you. The ideal person must be able to multi-task, work independently and have strong attention to detail while being able to collaboratively communicate across departments.

Why Work at Quest?
First off, we practice what we preach. We focus every day on recycling, reusing and repurposing where we can, and being socially responsible.

Second, we take care of our employees’ wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life and STD.

• Company paid Life, Short term disability plan (voluntary employee-paid LTD is offered)
• Eligibility for health and life insurance plans: 1st of month following date of hire
• Remote/hybrid work environment
• 401k plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

Finally, we are just a modern, FUN and collaborative work environment. We’re a smaller company that provides opportunities for employees to advance within the company, so there is always room to grow. We offer a casual business environment (so, you can wear jeans), great incentives and rewards with a quarterly recognition program.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Accounting Analyst will provide accounting support for a particular line of business. Is responsible for providing accounting support to a line of business. Handle specific clients processing all accounting functions including (A/P, A/R, collections, etc.) as well as running data reports in the financial system.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable (full cycle).
• Develop and manage financial and operational reports to support the organization’s financial reporting needs and to ensure that information is reported in a format that is consistent with the department standards, is accurate and meets the needs of the users.
• Organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Responsible for applying deposits and monitoring/managing the accounts receivable associated with their respective clients.
• Applying deposits and monitoring/managing the accounts receivable associated with their client.
• Assumes responsibility for performing assigned accounting and related data mining functions.
• Process a large variety of documents, reports and records.
• Responsible for ensuring accounting principles and policies are met.
• Assume responsibility for effectively researching, tracking and resolving accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Assist Corporate Accounting department as needed.
• Consistent and prompt attendance
• Other duties and projects as assigned and required of the business

CORE VALUES
Together, we DRIVE success through the Quest Core Values:

• Develop People
  • Trust and empower one another
  • Encourage people to be their best selves
  • Honor individual goals and aspirations
  • Build strong leaders
• Foster Respect
  • Support one another
  • Treat every role as vital
  • Embrace diverse backgrounds
  • Create an inclusive environment
• Deliver Innovation
  • Be the change
  • Ask questions and be curious
  • Seek opportunities and identify problems
  • Contribute to solutions
• Value Relationships
  • Win and grow as one team
  • Put people first
  • Partner across the organization to build strong collaboration
  • Embody a customer service mindset – both internally and externally
• Pursue Excellence
  • Act with integrity
  • Hold yourself and others accountable
  • Be fully engaged
  • Focus fanatically on data and insights
  • Serve as a good steward in our communities

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Minimum Education Requirement: Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience. BS in Accounting preferred.
• A minimum of three to five years of job-related experience is preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems, databases, and reporting tools (NetSuite and SQL server database knowledge/experience is preferred.)
• Experience in effectively working in a cross-functional environment, interacting with multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large spreadsheets using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP’s
• Responds well in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible, uses critical thinking skills and is open to learning new ideas/skills.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Self-starter with growth potential, attentive to detail, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to acquire needed information from various sources.