Area Accounting Center Manager

Republic Services•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Area Accounting Center Manager leads an Accounting Center team of supervisors and accountants to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and overall quality of accounting and statutory financial compliance. The role oversees standardized accounting processes, compliance with corporate guidance and financial statutes, capital asset accounting, audits, financial filings, reporting deadlines, and vendor payments. The manager works with Area and Business Unit leadership and supports information requests from corporate functions and local management. The position also hires, trains, coaches, and develops staff and drives performance improvement and service-level results.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
Knowledge of state and local statutory requirements governing financial reporting and accounting.
Experience with Oracle accounting software.
Intermediate MS Excel skills.
Ability to professionally interact with and influence Area and Business Unit leadership, staff, and customers to accomplish goals in compliance 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 manage multiple projects and tasks 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 environment.
Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership.
4–7 years of related accounting or finance experience.
At least 2 years of management, supervisory, or lead experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee standardized processes and procedures to ensure financial statements are delivered accurately and on time.
Maintain accountability for compliance with corporate accounting guidance, Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, and other statutory requirements.
Manage accounting for capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements; review and approve related asset management sub-ledger transactions.
Manage and support internal and external audits and peer reviews.
Ensure completion and submission of financial filings and returns required by contractual agreements and government entities, including tax filings, franchise fees, host fees, and royalty fees.
Ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
Meet with Area and Business Unit leadership to review financial statements.
Provide support and respond to information requests from Corporate functions and Area and Business Unit management.
Lead and manage the Accounts Payable Support Specialist team to ensure complete, accurate, and timely vendor payments.
Interview, hire, train, and develop staff; coach and mentor the team, monitor performance, and drive performance improvement and service levels that meet or exceed agreed standards.
Perform other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.