Regional Staff Accountant

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. QUALIFICATIONS:   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.