Accountant II

Talentify; Danville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WM in Danville, Arkansas is seeking an accounting professional to apply moderately complex accounting principles, analyze financial information, and prepare financial reports. The role coordinates the implementation of accounting control within a professional office environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or a high school diploma/GED with four years of relevant work experience; preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Accountancy and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or in lieu of degree.
• High School Diploma or GED and four years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
• Analyses general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports; 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 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 for 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 moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

I. Job Summary

Applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting control

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis 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.
• 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 for 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 moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited) or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree - Accountancy
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

IV. Physical Requirements

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

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.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.