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WM Senior Accounting Analyst - WM Finance Green Team in Salem, Oregon

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

I. Job Summary

The Finance Green Team (FGT) program is designed to provide accounting and finance support across all WM Finance/Accounting teams/functions including the Areas and Corporate Finance/Accounting (i.e. finance, accounting, internal audit, treasury). FGT members will have opportunities for career growth and development through supporting projects and assignments across a variety of Finance functions and lines of business.

FGT members will work on a hybrid basis at their current or closest WM location, however there may be times where travel is required to support work activities and projects.

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong business and analytical acumen as well as a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. FGT 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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Analyzes trends and prepares financial reports and analyses with insights and explanations.

  • 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.

  • 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. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) required or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience required.

  • 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) required.

B. Preferred Qualifications (not required)

  • Prior experience in Month End Close

  • CPA or similar certification

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong business acumen

  • Ability to travel up to 10%

  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

V. 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.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $80,000 to $107,500. 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.

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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