Sr. Executive
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Xylem scores B on the Alion truth index.
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperatingin over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, using BlackLine, and ensuring proper documentation is obtained
- Review bank statements, Ensure proper accounting for cash/credit payments for AR &chargebacks.
- Weekly review of transactions posted in POBO/COBO Cash accounts and posting manual entries to match balances.
- Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying and correcting out of balances, addressing their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
- Respond to inquiries regarding general ledger balances
- Processing of month end accrual entries.
- Perform period end Intercompany balancing.
- Assist with adhoc projects and analysis as requested
- Maintain/create reconciliations for balance sheet accounts & communicate with business partners to ensure invoices/expenses are recorded timely.
- Review P&L for expenses that need to be reclassified, prepare Inventory trend/cost analysis & Actual-to-Prior Year analysis.
- Review bi-weekly payroll file for errors, Ensure proper Profit Center/Cost Center alignment & post reclassification entries.
- Maintain applicable SOX controls
- Ensure all supporting documentation is in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
- Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.
Key Competencies:
- Good learning attitude
- Good communication skills
- Compliance and integrity
- Asking questions when in doubt
- Team management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sound accounting knowledge
Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:
Required Qualifications:
- Inter CA/ Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance preferably with additional professional qualifications
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in journal accounting
- Experience in manufacturing preferred
- Must possess strong analytical skills
- Competency with Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel functions
- Experience with Oracle or other ERP accounting systems and fixed asset software
- Experience with Blackline Journal Entries and Reconciliation modules a plus
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment and with teams in different countries
Additional Information:
Physical Demands
- General office work à Sitting, standing, typing on a computer at desk, participating in phone calls
Work Environment
- Office environment, flexibility on working time as per assigned country, overlapping with assigned country hours
Standard weekly job hours:
40+
Travel requirement:
None
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.