Area Accounting Center Manager

Republic Services•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Area Accounting Center Manager leads an effective and efficient Accounting Center team of supervisors and accountants to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and overall quality of accounting and statutory financial compliance. The role develops and oversees standardized processes and procedures, maintains compliance with corporate accounting guidance and applicable requirements, and manages accounting activities related to capital assets and financial audits. The manager works with Area and Business Unit leadership to review financial statements, provides information and support to corporate and local stakeholders, and ensures required financial filings and reporting deadlines are met. The role also leads the Accounts Payable Support Specialist team and is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, developing, and monitoring staff performance. Other responsibilities and projects may be assigned or apparent. Eligible employees may choose from the compensation and benefit programs listed in the posting. The role’s statements describe its general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

Four to seven years of related accounting or finance experience.
At least two years of management, supervisory, or lead experience.
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 that support 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee standardized processes and procedures to ensure financial statements are delivered accurately and on time.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting guidance, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, US GAAP, and other statutory requirements.
Manage accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements; review and approve related asset management sub-ledger transactions.
Manage and support internal and external financial 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.
Meet internal and external reporting deadlines.
Meet with Area and Business Unit leadership to review financial statements.
Respond to information requests and provide support to Corporate functions and Area and Business Unit management.
Lead and manage the Accounts Payable Support Specialist team to ensure vendors are paid completely, accurately, and on time.
Interview, hire, train, and develop staff.
Coach and develop professionals, monitor staff performance, and drive performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure service levels meet or exceed agreed-upon standards.
Perform other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.