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Staff Accountant

TerraCycle
TerraCycle Salary
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of- their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

We recycle over 400 hard-to-recycle waste streams, including coffee pods, cigarette butts, PPE, and more, keeping billions of products and packages out of landfills and incinerators. We’ve built a scalable, global business by recycling waste others won’t into valuable raw materials, and have been profitable for 10 years.

Since 2020, the US company has grown by over 93% and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions in the commercial recycling industry. Today, TerraCycle operates across 18 countries, working with leading brands, retailers, businesses, and other stakeholders to deliver practical solutions to eliminate waste.

Job Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance activities. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and works closely with other members of the finance team to ensure timely and accurate accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Analyze account fluctuations and provide explanations for variances.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
  • Track prepaid expenses and prepare amortization entries.
  • Assist with asset additions, disposals, and impairment analyses.
  • Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors.
  • Assist with annual financial statement audits and tax filings.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Support SOX and process improvement initiatives, where applicable.
  • Assist with variance analysis and ad hoc reporting requests.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
  • Participate in system implementations and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

Compensation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
  • 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
  • 22 PTO 2 VTO 9 paid holidays per year
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Year-round Flex Fridays
  • Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
  • Casual office environment

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment. At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $85,000 anually

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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