[Remote] Area Accountant at Republic Services

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Accounting experience
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
MS Excel skills at an intermediate level
Ability 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

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions
Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports, utilizing discretion and judgment as to matters of significance
Assists the Area Controller in ensuring proper internal controls including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and all other statutory requirements, utilizing discretion and judgment as to matters of significance
Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy
May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel and provide direction to different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll)
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 (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GAAPJournal EntriesFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationInternal ControlsSarbanes-OxleyMonth-End CloseBudgetingForecastingFinancial Audits

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills are required for the Area Accountant position?

Required skills include accounting experience, thorough knowledge of GAAP, intermediate MS Excel skills, strong analytical skills, effective interpersonal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Is the Area Accountant role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team environment does Republic Services offer for this role?

The role requires the ability to work effectively, cooperatively and efficiently within a team environment, and may involve assisting the Area Controller in managing accounting personnel.

What makes a strong candidate for the Area Accountant position?

Strong candidates demonstrate initiative to research non-standard situations, strong organizational skills, ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-volume fast-paced environment, and experience with general ledger software.