Area Accounting Center Associate Manager

Republic Services

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About The Position

The Area Accounting Center Associate Manager leads an efficient accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and overall quality of accounting and statutory financial compliance, with direction from the Accounting Manager. The role oversees standardized accounting processes, supports financial audits and required financial filings, and works with Business Unit leadership and corporate, area, and business-unit teams. It also hires, trains, coaches, and develops staff, monitors performance, and drives improvements to meet agreed service levels.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and other financial statutory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of state and local statutory requirements governing financial reporting and accounting.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with and influence Area and Business Unit leadership, staff, and customers while complying with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train others to meet performance expectations.
• Ability to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish processes and procedures for effective department workflow.
• Ability to track, measure, and manage performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership.
• 2–4 years of related accounting or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standardized processes and procedures to ensure financial statements are delivered accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting guidance, Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, and other statutory requirements.
• Supervise accounting for capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external financial audits and peer reviews.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with completing and submitting financial filings and returns required by contractual agreements and government entities, including tax filings and franchise, host, and royalty fees.
• Ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Meet with Business Unit leadership to review financial statements.
• Respond to information requests from Corporate functions and Area and Business Unit management.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop staff; coach and mentor team members; monitor performance and drive improvements to meet or exceed service standards.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed