Accountant

About Us:

At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70 sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Job Summary:

Liberty Tire is seeking a talented Staff Accountant join our team in Salt Lake City, UT! 

As a key financial partner, you will work closely with the Regional Controller and collaborate with regional and site leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide valuable insights into business performance. This role goes beyond routine accounting—you will play an active role in the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis that drive decision-making and operational improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Collect and analyze data to provide actionable insights for business improvement

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing relevant financial data and analysis

• Support consolidation and intercompany processes

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Assist in the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist in the annual audit with external auditor
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting regulations
• Utilize Sage 500 ERP to manage accounting functions, including financial reporting and reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial reports, as needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Can-do attitude, sense of urgency, common sense and pragmatic approach
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with financial software is a plus
• Hands-on and analytics, with the ability to drive recommendations to leadership 

• Demonstrates a commitment for learning new skills and proactively strengthens current knowledge and skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience

• Relevant supply chain experience in manufacturing, supply chain & logistics a plus

• Previous experience with ERP systems a plus
• Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI experience a plus

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.