Accountant I

WM • Plymouth, MI • 5h ago

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and coordinates the implementation of accounting control.

Travel: Minimal travel as needed, possibly once a month.

Hybrid: This role is hybrid. Monday - Wednesday in office, Thursday & Friday remote.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger system monthly 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.

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 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.

Obtains guidance for other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.

Helps maintain strong internal controls over fixed assets and parts inventory through timely documentation and reconciliation activities.

Acts transparently, owns mistakes, and leverages failures as catalysts for growth

Ensures financial reporting integrity through timely and accurate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Fosters a collaborative team environment through genuine engagement and trust-building behaviors.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

Zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)

Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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