Accountant

About Ridwell

Ridwell is a service that inspires people to create a future without waste. Today, we make it easy to reuse and recycle more by identifying recyclable and reusable items that the city doesn't collect, picking them up from our customers' doorsteps, and matching them with local partners that can use them sustainably. Our future plans go much further and include making zero waste a reality for millions.

As a B Corps-certified company, sustainability isn't just a company value—it's a fundamental part of our purpose and interests. Our mission is to empower communities to waste less, and every success our team celebrates means more waste saved from the landfill and more valuable donations in the hands of local non-profits.

We’re funded and growing quickly and can't wait to add to our team. We are a team invested in the personal growth of its employees and this is a unique opportunity to get in at the beginning and help build something special!

About the role

Ridwell is seeking an Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and as part of the Finance and Accounting team, the Accountant will deliver accurate and timely financial statements to external and internal stakeholders. The Accountant will reconcile financial statements, analyze data, and prepare journal entries. The ideal candidate should be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem-solving skills.

As a key member of Ridwell's Finance team, you will be instrumental in developing our department's processes and ways of working. You should be willing to dive into details and learn what running a recycling and reuse business entails, since much of our work involves an understanding of the business and its operations. Working cross-functionally with many teams will be part of your day-to-day. You'll be expected to take ownership of your work, and proactively identify areas for improvement.

About the team

The accounting and finance team is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial data to Ridwell’s stakeholders as well as providing support and guidance via analytics, forecasting, and budgeting. Our contributions to Ridwell’s mission are critical to its success by ensuring we are making data-driven business decisions and the company is financed and operating appropriately for its goals. 

• Our member is our hero. Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.
• We Never Settle. We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quo–always making our service, experience, and company better.
• We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact. 
• Purpose Drives Our Actions. Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.
• We Are Stronger Together. Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level, we can be phenomenal.

• Performing general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: supervise A/P entry, general bookkeeping, Invoicing and collections
• Balance Sheet reconciliation schedules
• Posting journal entriesSupporting tax, compliance, finance, and cross-departmental projects
• Performing ad hoc analysis and research
• Assessing current practices and procedures, and making recommendations for improvements in efficiency, cost, and speed of close processes

• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting or at a start-up is preferred
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Extremely detail and accuracy orientedStrong listening skills and ready and excited to learn
• Strong sense of organization and professionalism in communications and work
• Motivated and proactive, you take pride in your work
• Proven Excel expertise: VLOOKUP & pivot tables are your jam
• Experience with bill.com, Quickbooks online and Expensify is a plus
• Happy working with numbers and spreadsheets a majority of the time

The compensation package at offer is based on qualifications and geographical location. This range serves as a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role.

Individuals seeking employment at Ridwell are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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