Accountant I

WM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,810 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Sacramento is seeking an Entry-level Accountant to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and assisting with financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Ideally, candidates will have an Associate's degree in Accounting or a similar field and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and managing financial reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions.
• Two years of relevant experience in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for the general ledger system monthly.
• Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Collect and analyze financial data.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Spreadsheet management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or similar

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and coordinates the implementation of accounting control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger system monthly by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit train support for the journal entries.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management. Experience with advanced functions such as formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data visualization is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Assists with the preparation of year‑end closings. Prepares annual long‑term and short‑term financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and U.S. GAAP. Assists in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
• 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. Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.
• Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.
• Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
• Prepares basic financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 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 (2) years of relevant experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

• No experience Zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $56,810 - $70,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training.

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.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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