Division Accountant

Republic Services; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Division Accountant to record, analyze and monitor financial information with general direction and solid accounting principles. You will prepare financial reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies and may support accounting staff and various administrative functions.

Key duties include journal entries, balance sheet analysis, internal controls, and assisting with budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient with MS Excel at an intermediate level.
• Ability to research and resolve non-standard issues.
• Effective communication across organization levels and with vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with general ledger and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
• Assists with internal controls, SOX compliance, and policy adherence.
• May supervise accounting personnel and guide invoicing, cash receipts, and payroll.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting processes with analytical reviews.
• Assists with capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Supports internal and external audits and information requests.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Initiative

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

GL software

Accounting software

Tools

GL software

Accounting software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

With general direction, utilizing an understanding of accounting principles, the Division Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information. The Division Accountant prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Division Accountant may act as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad array of accounting duties.

PRINCIPLE 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 Business Unit Finance Manager 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 analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• May assist the Business Unit Finance Manager 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 Business Unit Finance Manager 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 accounting software and other programs consistently used in industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years in the Finance, Accounting or related field.