POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Accounting Center Manager is responsible for leading an effective and efficient Accounting Center team of supervisors and accountants to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The incumbent is responsible for the overall quality of accounting and statutory financial compliance.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develops and oversees the implementation of standardized processes and procedures that ensure financial statements are delivered timely and accurately.
- Maintains accountability for compliance with corporate accounting guidance, Sarbanes Oxley, US GAAP, and other statutory requirements.
- Manages the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements. Reviews and approves all related asset management sub-ledger transactions.
- Manages and provides necessary support to financial audits including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
- Ensures completion and submission of financial filings and returns required by contractual agreements and government entities (e.g., tax filings, franchise, host and royalty fees).
- Ensures all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
- Meets with Area and Business Unit leadership to review financial statements.
- Provides support and responds to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as Area and Business Unit management as required.
- Leads and manages Accounts Payable Support Specialist team to ensure complete, accurate and timely payment to vendors.
- Interviews, hires, trains, and develops staff. Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment of necessary skills to lift performance. Monitors staff performance and drives performance improvement initiatives and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed upon standards.
- Performs other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
- Knowledge of State and local statutory requirements that govern financial reporting and accounting.
- Experience with Oracle accounting software.
- MS Excel skills at an intermediate level.
- Ability to professionally interact and influence Area and Business Unit leadership team as well as staff and customers to effectively accomplish goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and train others to meet performance expectations as described above.
- Ability to work through others to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- 4 - 7 years of related accounting or finance experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of management, supervisory, or lead experience.
Pay Range:The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 to $158,050.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 20% Annual
Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
