Regional Accounting Specialist

The Regional Accounting Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions within the assigned region. The position provides a broad base of accounting support and works with associates and managers in accordance with the company's defined and general accounting practices. The position will encompass a diversity of assignments that include cash management, trend analysis and reporting. The Regional Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Regional Controller and corporate finance team This position requires a high degree of organization, planning, task management, accuracy and the ability to understand process flows.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Prepare and input all month end journal entries.

* Reconcile all market area specific balance sheet accounts.

* Preparation of financial statements for all locations and lines of business.

* Preparation of the monthly MOR package for management review.

* Oversee the coding and processing of all payables.

* Work with the billing/office managers to ensure the accurate billing of all customers in the market area.

* Work with the office manager to ensure timely collection of all customer accounts to ensure timely and adequate cash flows.

* Complete monthly DSO reports and review with management to develop action plans for improvement in DSO results.

* Maintain professionalism when communicating with all Customers and Fellow employees.

* Prepare an accurate monthly projection for review by the Market Area management team.

* Complete preliminary proformas and documentation for all RFP (requests for proposals) and bids.

* Prepare monthly variance analysis for actual to forecast and budget by revenue and expense category

* Analyze revenue fluctuations for all locations and lines of business.

* Analyze labor hours by locations and lines of business.

* Ensure disposal invoices are reconciled to the billing/dispatch system.

* Ensure monthly and quarterly franchise reports are completed and filed.

* Gather, verify and input all financial and statistical data into the system for productivity reporting.

* Backup the office managers and the controller to assist and step in as needed.

* Learn in assist in the development of SAP procedures.

* Track and report capital expenditures on a monthly and year to date basis.

* Assist in budget preparation and upload to the Accounting system.

* Other tasks as assigned by the Market Area Controller or Corporate accounting department.

Education and Experience

* Associates Degree in Accounting or 4 or more years related field work equivalent

* 2-4 years basic accounting experience

* Strong written and verbal communications skills.

* Ability to manage simple to complex situations requiring a well-developed sense of organizational prioritization.

* Ability to think analytically and resourcefully draw accurate conclusions.

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

* Ability to effectively communicate using high level interpersonal skills

* Ability to develop reports with required accounting detail, timely delivery, and accuracy.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.