Area Accountant

Republic Services

Area Accountant responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing reports for compliance. Working with the Area Controller to ensure proper internal controls and accounting practices.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,304 - $85,350 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 analyses financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policy.
May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting experience.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (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.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in industry.
Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in 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 entriesoperational performance reportinginternal controlsreconciliationfinancial statement analysisGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)accounting experienceMS Excelgeneral ledger software

Soft Skills

initiativeanalytical skillsresearchfollow-upcompliance