About this role
I. Job Summary
The Accounting Analyst I 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). The analyst will be assigned to support projects and assignments across a variety of Finance functions.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs month-end close activities for assigned areas of responsibility including preparing journal entries for entry into the general ledger.
- Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; Prepares monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and adequately documents conclusions.
- Prepares basic financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.
- Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
- Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls. Executes internal controls responsibilities timely and accurately.
- Performs simple financial projects on an ad hoc basis.
- Monitors key financial performance measures.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years or relevant work experience
- 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)
B. Preferred Qualifications
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.
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ABOUT WM
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
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Other facts
About Waste Management, Inc.
WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.
WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.
What you'll do
- The Accounting intern will perform month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy. They will also assist with financial reporting and participate in financial meetings.
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