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Republic Services · 1 day ago

Area Accountant

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. The Area Accountant is responsible for performing accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.

Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions. Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports. In doing so, utilizes discretion and judgment as to matters of significance

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. In doing so, utilizes discretion and judgment as to matters of significance

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. May provide direction to the 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

Qualification

Accounting experienceGAAP knowledgeMS ExcelGeneral ledger softwareOracle accounting softwareAnalytical skillsTask managementInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

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