Senior Payroll Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for the preparation and analysis of account reconciliations in connection with the Company’s monthly close processes. The position collaborates with Corporate and Field divisions to ensure accounting issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented and reported. The Senior Payroll Accountant also assists in the analysis and reconciliation of payroll tax with various federal, state and municipal tax agencies, and our payroll processing partners.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares account reconciliations and compiles financial information by using system tools to prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting.

• Aggregates and supports key financial information used in the Company’s monthly internal reporting, and quarterly and annual reporting.

• Analyzes documents from federal, state and municipal tax agencies and our payroll processing partners to research and resolve payroll tax accounting matters.

• Maintains current knowledge of GAAP requirements and incorporates these requirements in accounting activities.

• Interacts with the Corporate and Field divisions to assist in the identification, analysis and resolution of accounting matters.

• Applies accounting knowledge to the continued use of existing technology to increase department efficiency, streamline the monthly close process, and improve the payroll and accounting processes.

• Authors and maintains content of various financial payroll accounting policies.

• Ensures internal controls related to payroll accounting processes are functioning as intended and are completed timely and accurately.

• Aggregates and provides information to support financial audits.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Payroll accounting or other relevant experience.

• Combined 5 years of public accounting (Big 4 or Tier II National), or corporate financial analysis or accounting experience.

• Certified Public Accountant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.

Pay for this role is $75,100 - $103,300 depending on experience.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible 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.
• Retirement 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

• Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf

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.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping