Regional Staff Accountant-Kenner/Baton Rouge

The Regional Staff Accountant 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.

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.