Staff Accountant

Xylem; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Xylem is seeking a Staff Accountant in Charlotte, NC to join its Shared Services Accounting Team. You will assist with month-end close, journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and SOX compliance in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 1–3 years of general accounting experience, and proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP) and advanced Excel. CPA progress is a plus; manufacturing exposure is a bonus.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in general accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of the general ledger.
• Competency with advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP ECC6/S4 or other ERP accounting systems.
• Experience with BlackLine, OneStream, or similar financial close and reconciliation tools.
• Experience working in a shared services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, ensuring proper documentation is obtained.
• Accruals and pre-paid journal entries.
• Inter-company balancing, adjustments and reconciliation.
• Payroll, related employee benefit and tax journal entries.
• Journal entry submissions in Blackline, SAP & Winshuttle Evolve.
• Prepare and maintain schedules, roll-forwards, reporting templates, and other accounting support files.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues.
• Respond to accounting and general ledger inquiries from business partners.
• Provide documentation and support of entries to assist with interim and annual audits requests for both internal and external partners.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as requested.
• Maintain documentation supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through standardization, automation, and best practices.
• Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states and facilities.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger

ERP systems

BlackLine

SAP ECC6/S4

Winshuttle Evolve

SOX knowledge

Shared services

CPA potential

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Herramientas

BlackLine

SAP ECC6/S4

Oracle

Winshuttle Evolve

Descripción del empleo

Hybrid

Charlotte, North Carolina

Full time

R50844

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Staff Accountant will be a key member of Xylem's Shared Services Accounting Team (AAC). This role is responsible for supporting multiple business units with monthly close processes, corporate accounting allocations and journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balancing and reconciliation, compliance with internal controls, and other accounting responsibilities in a shared services environment.

Location: Charlotte, NC office

Schedule: Hybrid - In office Tuesday - Thursday

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, ensuring proper documentation is obtained
• Accruals and pre-paid journal entries
• Inter-company balancing, adjustments and reconciliation
• Payroll, related employee benefit and tax journal entries
• Journal entry submissions in Blackline, SAP & Winshuttle Evolve
• Prepare and maintain schedules, roll-forwards, reporting templates, and other accounting support files.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
• Respond to accounting and general ledger inquiries from business partners.
• Provide documentation and support of entries to assist with interim and annual audits requests for both internal and external partners.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as requested
• Maintain documentation supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through standardization, automation, and best practices.
• Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states and facilities

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

Minimal education & experience, essential skills & abilities and required license/certification to perform this job.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in general accounting
• Must possess strong analytical skills and working knowledge of the general ledger.
• Competency with advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Experience with Oracle, SAP ECC6/S4 or other ERP accounting systems
• Experience with BlackLine, OneStream, or similar financial close and reconciliation tools.
• Experience working in a shared services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks preferred..
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

XYLEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Why Xylem?

• Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits
• Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)
• Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
• Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
• Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee recognition and discount programs

Ready to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem

Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.

Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.