GAAP Accountant: Financial Reporting & Consolidations

WM; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. The role coordinates the implementation of accounting control and supports GAAP-compliant reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with month-end close, budgeting, and annual audits. The position requires collaboration with finance peers to ensure accurate financial results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares moderately complex journal entries for the general ledger monthly.
• Analyzes general ledger and accrual accounts for accuracy.
• Compiles monthly financial statements and reports with explanatory text.
• Participates in monthly financial meetings.<br/>Not applicable
• Assists with year-end closings and preparation of audit working papers.
• Provides guidance on internal and external accounting procedures.
• Assists with annual budgets and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Prepares quarterly consolidation reports.
• Maintains internal controls and timely financial reporting.

Skills

Journal entries

General ledger analysis

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited) or equivalent

Job description

WM is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. The role coordinates the implementation of accounting control and supports GAAP-compliant reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with month-end close, budgeting, and annual audits. The position requires collaboration with finance peers to ensure accurate financial results.