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This position requires an experienced accounting professional with strong general ledger ownership and month end close expertise.\nWhat You Will Do\nOwn full cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month end close\nPrepare financial statements, perform variance analysis, and analyze complex financial data\nEnsure compliance with US GAAP and maintain effective internal controls\nPartner with finance and business stakeholders while operating independently in a fast-paced environment\nWhat You Will Bring\n Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Accounting or similar\n5 years of accounting experience, including 3 years in a mid to senior level accounting role\nRequired experience in a mid-to-large company\nDirect ownership of full cycle accounting and corporate financial reporting\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail\nThis is a hybrid role with time allocated within a WM Office environment and a remote office environment.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nPrepares 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 train support for the journal entries.\nAnalyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.\nCollects 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.\nParticipates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.\nAssists 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.\nProvides expertise and guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.\nAssists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas. Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.\nPrepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.\nAssists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.\nPrepares highly advanced financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.\nAssists departmental managers/directors with supervision of other clerical and professional staff of the department as required.\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting\nHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience\n5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)\nB. Preferred Qualifications\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed 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.\nOffice: 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.\nPAY: The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $100,000 - $110,000 . 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. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.\nV. Benefits\nAt 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. 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