Area Accountant

🕒 August 4

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Republic Services

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Logistics • Environmental Solutions

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

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions • Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports • Assist the Area Controller with internal controls, company policy compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and statutory requirements • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data and analyze financial statements according to GAAP and company policy • Assist with management of accounting personnel • Provide direction to accounting functional areas including invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll • Support annual budgeting and interim forecasting processes with analytical review • Support accounting for capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements • Assist with internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews • Respond to information requests from corporate departments, regional management, and area financial management • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Accounting experience • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Intermediate-level MS Excel skills • Initiative to research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures • Effective and professional interpersonal communication across organizational levels and with external customers and vendors • Strong analytical skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and efficiently within a team environment • Experience with general ledger software and other industry-standard programs • Experience with Oracle accounting software and other industry-standard programs

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage • Dental plans • 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 • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Opportunities to learn and grow within the role • Investment in tools and technology to support safe and effective work