Accountant II

I. Job Summary

Applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting control 

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.
• Quarterly, prepare non-recurring journal entries as needed related to recordable transactions that arise from material changes in landfill cost estimates, executed contracts, impairments. This may include collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit support for the journal entries. 
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals. Investigate unusual balances or activity, perform variance analysis, and document findings.
• 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 weekly and 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 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.
• Support other Environmental Legacy Management Group Operations and Accounting personnel in quarterly/annual processes including annual review of landfill costs and operational estimates and review of landfill asset retirement obligations. 
• 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 moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and partner with other corporate accounting teams (SEC reporting, internal controls) as well as non-accounting professionals (ex: operations and engineering) on cross-department or cross-functional projects. 

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.

B. Preferred Qualifications 

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• 3 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.

• 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. 

This position can sit in our offices located in Houston, TX or Lombard, IL. The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $73,000 - $80,000. 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.

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. 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, medical 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 pursue 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 a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.