Area Accountant - Heartland Area

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Area Accountant - Heartland Area

The Area Accountant is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions, preparing monthly and quarterly operational performance reports. This role will assist the Area Controller in ensuring proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
• Assist the Area Controller in ensuring proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and statutory requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data, fully analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Support the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process, assisting with analytical review and accounting aspects of capital expenditures.

Requirements

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data, fully analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and company policies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and statutory requirements.
• Certification in accounting (CPA, CMA, etc.).

Benefits

• (No specific information provided)

This role supports Republic Services' environmental mission by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, which helps the company advance circularity, support decarbonization, and create a more sustainable world through waste management and recycling services.

• Accounting experience with thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate-level MS Excel skills and experience with general ledger software, Oracle accounting software, and other industry programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, demonstrate initiative in researching non-standard situations, and complete projects with minimal supervision.

Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care spending accounts; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; Employee and Family Assistance Program; employee discount programs; retirement plan with generous company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and Paid Time Off. Benefits details: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services to advance circularity and support decarbonization, with a vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.