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I. Job Summary

As part of the Risk Management Corporate Accounting Team, you will work with Finance/Accounting departments (i.e. finance, accounting, internal audit, external reporting, treasury) to provide meaningful insight into WM’s insurance program. The Senior Accounting Analyst will create and post journal entries, analyze risk management accounts including insurance reserves, assist with P&L variance analysis, and ad hoc internal and external reporting. This individual will help create efficiencies and recommend changes to improve current processes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Analyzes trends and prepares financial reports and analyses with insights and explanations.

• Completes individual analytical projects and/or ad hoc analyses in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

• Prepares 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 trail support for the journal entries.

• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.

• Prepares monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and ensures proper support and analysis is included.

• Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.

• Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets for the risk management insurance program.

• Track issues to resolution within department and in partnership with other groups.

• Recommend changes, updates, and processes for continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.

• Assists with the execution, maintenance and application of internal controls.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) required or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience required.

• 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) required.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with large company experience.

• Preference for candidates with industry operations experience.

• Preference for candidates with Big 4 public accounting experience.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be local to Houston area, no relocations for this role.

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

• General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong business acumen

V. Physical Requirements

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran