Analyst II, Accounting

Accounting Analyst II

The Accounting Analyst II will provide accounting and finance coverage for all WM Area Finance/Accounting teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting departments. The analyst will be assigned to support projects and assignments across a variety of Finance functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes moderately complex financial tasks in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.
• Performs month-end close activities for assigned areas of responsibility including preparing journal entries of low to high complexity.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; Prepare monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and adequately document conclusions.
• Analyzes monthly financial results; able to communicate trends in results and provide meaningful insights into the results. Displays critical thinking skills in preparation of analyses.
• Collects and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports. Coordinate preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists with evaluating, documenting, and concluding on the accounting consequences of potential transactions.
• Participates in monthly financial review meetings.
• Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
• Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls. Execute internal controls responsibilities timely and accurately.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years or relevant work experience
• 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

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.

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 role is open to multiple locations but must sit in a location with a WM office following a hybrid work environment. WM's Hybrid work policy is Monday through Thursday onsite, with a flexible work from home day on Fridays. The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $80,000 - $90,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran