Area Accountant

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions, preparing monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
• Assist the Area Controller in ensuring proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and other 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 and assist with analytical review.

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

• Accounting experience and thorough knowledge 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 the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrate initiative, 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 company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and Paid Time Off.

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.