Accountant II

Waste Management Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Tempe, Arizona is seeking an accountant to apply accounting principles in financial analysis and reporting. The role includes preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts for accuracy, and assisting with annual budgets and audits. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and ideally three years of relevant work experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with four years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly journal entries for general ledger.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts and accrual accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assists in preparation of year-end closings.
• Coordinates preparation of quarterly consolidation reports.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

General ledger accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

Qualifications

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

• 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.

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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