Regional Staff Accountant-Kenner/Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA

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.