As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

 

I. Job Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and coordinates the implementation of accounting control for WM Finance Shared Services. 

 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing the necessary audit support.  Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals. Complete and document account reconciliations, addressing reconciling items in a timely basis. Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statement. Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy. Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports. Review current processes and identify process improvements based on best practices and uses of technology. Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application. Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans assigned areas.  Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.

 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

 

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

 

A. Education and Experience

Education: Associate's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two years of relevant work experience.

Experience: No prior work experience required (in addition to education requirement).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance highly preferred. Public Accounting experience highly preferred.

 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

General accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable knowledge may be required. Must be authorized to work in the US. Must be local to Houston area or in commuting distance to corporate office in downtown Houston. No Relocation.

 

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.

 

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid. 

  

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.

 

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