Analyst II, Accounting

WM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an Accounting Analyst II to support WM Area Finance/Accounting teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

You will analyze results, communicate trends, and provide insights while coordinating monthly financial packages. A Bachelor's degree plus relevant experience is required, with strong analytical and accounting skills preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Executes moderately complex financial tasks and completes analytical projects per guidelines.
• Performs month-end close activities including journal entries of low to high complexity.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepares reconciliations with documented conclusions.
• Analyzes monthly financial results; communicates trends and insights.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assists with evaluating accounting consequences of potential transactions.
• Participates in monthly financial review meetings.
• Provides guidance on internal and external financial accounting procedures.
• Assists with internal controls management and timely execution of control activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Job description

I. Job Summary

Accounting Analyst II will provide accounting and finance coverage for all WM Area Finance/Accounting teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting departments (i.e. finance, accounting, internal audit, treasury). The analyst will be assigned to support projects and assignments across a variety of Finance functions.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes moderately complex financial tasks in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.
• Performs month-end close activities for assigned areas of responsibility including preparing journal entries of low to high complexity.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; Prepare monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and adequately document conclusions.
• Analyzes monthly financial results; able to communicate trends in results and provide meaningful insights into the results. Displays critical thinking skills in preparation of analyses.
• Collects and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports. Coordinate preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists with evaluating, documenting, and concluding on the accounting consequences of potential transactions.
• Participates in monthly financial review meetings.
• Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
• Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls. Execute internal controls responsibilities timely and accurately.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

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

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran