United Rentals, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at United Rentals, Inc.:

Responsibilities as Regional Financial Manager (3 yrs): reporting to the Region Controller and supervising the Region Accounting Platform composed of 2 Accounting Managers and 1 Senior Accountant. Primary duties of the group revolved around accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, general ledger account reconciliations, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and physical inventory accuracy for 120 general rental branches located throughout 6 western states, 4 Canadian provinces, and Alaska; calculation and submission of monthly sales commissions for 150 sales reps; financial support to branch managers and staff; financial integration and acquisitions accounting for purchased locations. Annual revenues for the Northwest Region in 2006 were approximately $400 million. Responsibilities as District Controller (5+ yrs): reporting to the Region Controller and working in partnership with the District Manager to improve the profitability of 20 general rental branches in Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, general ledger account reconciliations, internal controls compliance, and physical inventory accuracy for 20 assigned locations; financial support to branch managers and staff; financial integration and acquisitions accounting for purchased locations; financial analysis and branch operations improvement recommendations; supervised 13 accounting clerks in the processing of all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit and Collections activity for 40 branches in Utah, Idaho and Washington, as well as preparing monthly reconciliations for all related bank and general ledger accounts. Annual revenues for the Front Range and Intermountain Districts in 2004 were approximately $47 million.

What they like about United Rentals, Inc.:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Excel, Word, Outlook, Lawson, NetSuite, Pivot Tables, Vlookups, General Ledger, Month End Close, Reconciliations, Fixed Assets, Acquisitions, Cash Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting

Skills

Presentation, Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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