Area Accountant

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Republic Services

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

Environmental Solutions • Waste Management • Sustainability

Republic Services is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, specializing in recycling, waste management, and sustainability services. The company partners with both residential and business customers to create cleaner, safer, and healthier communities while driving environmental sustainability through innovative practices and technologies. Their services include solid waste and hazardous waste treatment, dumpster rental, and emergency response, all aimed at helping clients achieve their sustainability goals.

📋 Description

• With general direction, utilizing an understanding of accounting principles, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information. • The incumbent prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. • The Area Accountant may act as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad array of accounting duties. • Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions. • Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports. • Assists the Area Controller in ensuring there are proper internal controls in place including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements. • Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyses financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Company policy. • May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel. • Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review. • Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements. • Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews. • Provides support and responds to information requests from corporate as well as region and area field financial management as required. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

🎯 Requirements

• Accounting experience. • A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP). • Have MS Excel skills at an intermediate level. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. • Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors. • Strong analytical skills. • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision. • Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment. • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and efficiently within a team environment. • Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in industry. • Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in industry.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO)