Analyst II, Accounting

Job Summary

The Accounting Analyst II will provide accounting and finance coverage for all WM Area Finance/Accounting teams and Corporate Finance/Accounting departments (i.e. finance, accounting, internal audit, treasury).

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.
• Collections and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports. Coordinate preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance with the maintenance and application of internal controls. Execute internal controls responsibilities timely and accurately.

Qualifications

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

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.

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 that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.