Accountant II External Reporting

Job Description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The position of Accountant II is located in our Houston, TX Corporate office and reports to the Senior Manager, External Reporting & Technical Accounting.

I. Job Summary

The Accountant II will be a key member of the External Reporting group and will complement the department's other accounting resources. The position requires a general understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP") and SEC regulations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

• Assist with drafting of financial statements and footnote disclosures for SEC filings. Coordinate efforts with internal departments and external groups to gather financial and non-financial information for use in SEC filings.
• Ensure compliance with SEC XBRL filing requirements.
• Assist with the review of revenue contracts.
• Assist with the financial reporting for employee benefit plans and captive insurance companies.
• Assist internal departments with researching and interpreting US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Assist with evaluating the accounting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements, as requested.
• Collect and analyze financial data and perform additional analysis as required.
• Coordinate with our external auditors to ensure timely completion of our quarterly review and annual audit.
• Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls; and
• Assist with special projects within the Accounting function, as needed.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required, however CPA or pursuing CPA preferred.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Exceptional business acumen.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting; hybrid

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 Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

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