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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.\nThe Staff Accountant will be a key member of Xylem's Shared Services Accounting Team (AAC). This role is responsible for supporting multiple business units with monthly close processes, corporate accounting allocations and journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balancing and reconciliation, compliance with internal controls, and other accounting responsibilities in a shared services environment.\nLocation: Charlotte, NC office\nSchedule: Hybrid - In office Tuesday - Thursday\nEssential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:\nPrepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, ensuring proper documentation is obtainedAccruals and pre-paid journal entries\nInter-company balancing, adjustments and reconciliation\nPayroll, related employee benefit and tax journal entries\nJournal entry submissions in Blackline, SAP & Winshuttle Evolve\n\nPrepare and maintain schedules, roll-forwards, reporting templates, and other accounting support files.\nReconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues\nRespond to accounting and general ledger inquiries from business partners.\nProvide documentation and support of entries to assist with interim and annual audits requests for both internal and external partners.\nAssist with ad hoc projects and analyses as requested\nMaintain documentation supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.\nConsistently evaluate areas for process improvement.\nIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through standardization, automation, and best practices.\nAbility to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states and facilities\nQualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:\nRequired Qualifications:\nMinimal education & experience, essential skills & abilities and required license/certification to perform this job.\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field\n1-3 years of experience in general accounting\nMust possess strong analytical skills and working knowledge of the general ledger. \nCompetency with advanced Microsoft Excel functions\nExperience with Oracle, SAP ECC6/S4 or other ERP accounting systems\nExperience with BlackLine, OneStream, or similar financial close and reconciliation tools.\nExperience working in a shared services environment is preferred.\nKnowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks preferred..\nExperience in manufacturing is a plus.\nAbility to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.\nCPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.\nXYLEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.\nWhy Xylem?\nWe believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:\n· Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits\n· Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable\n· Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one\n· Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)\n· Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays\n· Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness\n· Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution\n· Employee recognition and discount programs\nReady to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.\n#LI-Hybrid\nJoin 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; wherewe recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.\nAt Xylem, you'llnot only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.\nPlease note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providingreasonable accommodationsto enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modifythis job description and assign additionalduties as needed. 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