Senior Accounting Analyst, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Consolidations

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

Corporate Accounting Analyst Sr.'s will be expected to apply complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and coordinate the implementation of accounting controls. Successful candidates should demonstrate expert accounting and analytical acumen as well as a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically around consolidations, acquisitions, divestitures and goodwill.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• 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.

• Prepares highly advanced financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects and/or ad hoc analyses in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

• Prepares and/or reviews 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 trail support for the journal entries.

• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.

• Prepares and/or reviews monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and ensures proper support and analysis is included.

• Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.

• Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.

• As requested, may participate in the preparation of annual budgets and strategic plans for assigned areas.

• Prepares and/or reviews 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 Accounting/Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.

• Track issues to resolution within department and in partnership with other groups.

• Recommend changes, updates, and processes for continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Assists with the execution, maintenance and application of internal controls.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job may require supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Non required; CPA, or similar certification, preferred.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and

• Strong business acumen.

• Must be local to the Houston area, no relocation.

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.

• Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

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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