Accountant

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

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.