Area Accountant

Republic Services

Area Accountant managing accounting activities and financial reporting. Supporting internal controls and compliance for Republic Services' operations in the environmental services industry.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,400 - $98,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
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.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyzes 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 as well as region and area field financial management as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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 a 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 the industry.
Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in the industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisjournal entriesfinancial reportinginternal controlsGAAPreconciliationbudgetingfinancial auditsanalytical reviewaccounting management

Soft Skills

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