Senior Accountant or Junior Controller

WM; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Senior Accountant or Junior Controller to own full cycle accounting in a hybrid WM office and remote environment in California. The role emphasizes general ledger ownership, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close with a strong focus on accuracy and internal controls.

You will prepare financial statements, conduct variance analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting or similar.
• 5 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in a mid to senior level accounting role.
• Required experience in a mid-to-large company.
• Direct ownership of full cycle accounting and corporate financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own full cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month end close.
• Prepare financial statements, perform variance analysis, and analyze complex financial data.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain effective internal controls.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders while operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepares highly complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis.
• 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.
• Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

General ledger

Journal entries

Month end close

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At WM, the Senior Accountant or Junior Controller is a senior level role accountable for full cycle accounting within a complex corporate environment. This position requires an experienced accounting professional with strong general ledger ownership and month end close expertise.

What You Will Do

• Own full cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month end close

• Prepare financial statements, perform variance analysis, and analyze complex financial data

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain effective internal controls

• Partner with finance and business stakeholders while operating independently in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Accounting or similar

• 5 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in a mid to senior level accounting role

• Required experience in a mid-to-large company

• Direct ownership of full cycle accounting and corporate financial reporting

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail

This is a hybrid role with time allocated within a WM Office environment and a remote office environment.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares highly 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 expertise and 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 highly advanced financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

• Assists departmental managers/directors with supervision of other clerical and professional staff of the department as required.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience

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

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.

PAY : The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $100,000 - $110,000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

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.

This role is designated as Hybrid which will follow the WM Office Policy requiring in office work and an option to work remotely two days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran