Accountant II, Investment & Business Support

I. Job Summary 

Come join the Investment and Other Business Support accounting team at WM! This position is a key participant in the day-to-day activities in the accounting organization that supports our various investments and other small businesses.  The candidate will need to apply moderately complex principles of accounting to record various transactions, analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting controls. 

 

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. Assists in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas. 
• 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. 
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)  

 

B. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required 

• Intermediate accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable knowledge may be required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the US 
• Must be local to Houston area; no relocations for this role.
   

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing
•  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 including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.    

 

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit