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 is a core member of the Operations Accounting team, responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organizations financial records. This role spans the full accounting cycle - from transaction processing and account reconciliation through financial close, variance analysis, and reporting - and serves as a key point of coordination between accounting, operations, and business stakeholders.

The Accounting Analyst is expected to apply sound accounting judgment, uphold compliance with GAAP and company policy, and produce financial information that stakeholders can rely on for operational and strategic decision-making.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Financial close & general ledger integrity: Executes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles with accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through timely reconciliation of revenue, expenses, and accrual accounts.
• Financial analysis & variance reporting: Analyzes actual vs. budget variances, trends, and KPIs to surface actionable insights that guide business strategy and operational decision-making.
• Accounts payable & receivable management: Manages the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, on time, and in alignment with company policy.
• Financial & operational reporting: Develops and maintains financial and operational reports that are accurate, consistently formatted, and tailored to the needs of stakeholders across the organization.
• Audit support & compliance: Supports internal and external audit processes by preparing required schedules, documentation, and footnotes, while ensuring all accounting activities adhere to GAAP and company policy.
• Issue identification & resolution: Proactively identifies, researches, and resolves accounting discrepancies, documentation problems, and data inconsistencies to maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial records.
• Workload management & accuracy: Organizes and prioritizes a high volume of concurrent tasks, documents, and records - delivering work with consistent accuracy and attention to detail under deadline-driven conditions.
• 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

• Associates degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience in an accounting role.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in an accounting or financial operations role.
• Five or more years of experience, including exposure to cross-functional environments with interaction across multiple departments preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP for large dataset analysis.
• Experience with accounting systems, reporting tools, and structured data environments.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and SQL Server preferred.
• Manages competing priorities and deadlines effectively, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Works collaboratively across departments, communicates clearly with stakeholders, and proactively gathers information needed to complete work accurately.
• Applies critical thinking to identify and resolve problems independently, and remains open to adopting new tools, processes, and approaches as the role evolves.
• Demonstrates reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality in support of team operations and close cycle deadlines.