• Accounting Analyst II

    WM (Houston, TX)


    I. Job Summary

     

    The Accounting Analyst II will provide accounting and finance coverage for all WM Area Finance/Accounting teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting departments (i.e. finance, accounting, internal audit, treasury). The analyst will be assigned to support projects and assignments across a variety of Finance functions.

     

    II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Executes moderately complex financial tasks in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

    + Performs month-end close activities for assigned areas of responsibility including preparing journal entries of low to high complexity.

    + Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; Prepare monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and adequately document conclusions.

    + Analyzes monthly financial results; able to communicate trends in results and provide meaningful insights into the results. Displays critical thinking skills in preparation of analyses.

    + Collects and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports. Coordinate preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.

    + Assists with evaluating, documenting, and concluding on the accounting consequences of potential transactions.

    + Participates in monthly financial review meetings.

    + Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.

    + Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls. Execute internal controls responsibilities timely and accurately.

    III. Qualifications

    A. Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree (accredited) Required or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years or relevant work experience Required.

    + 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) required.

    B. Preferred Qualifications

    + Big 4/Public Accounting and Industry experience

    IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + Must be in the Houston area; no relocations for this role

    + Must be authorized to work in the US

    + General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Strong business acumen

    + Ability to travel up to 10%

    V. Physical Requirements

     

    Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

     

    Benefits

     

    At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

     

    If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran