Accountant II

Waste Management; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays and personal days

Job summary

Waste Management in Tupelo, MS is seeking an accounting professional to apply moderately complex accounting principles for financial analysis and reporting. The role coordinates accounting controls and supports monthly closes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with several years in accounting and familiarity with U.S. GAAP. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares moderately complex journal entries for monthly general ledger posting by collecting data, analyzing costs, and supporting audit documentation.
• Analyzes general ledger and accrual accounts for accuracy and proper accruals.
• Compiles and analyzes financial data to prepare monthly financial statements and reports, and coordinates the financial package for review.

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

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

IV. Physical Requirements

Frequently

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Constantly

• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

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.