Accountant I

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Plymouth, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. I. Job Summary Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and coordinates the implementation of accounting control. Travel: Minimal travel as needed, possibly once a month. Hybrid: This role is hybrid. Monday - Wednesday in office, Thursday & Friday remote. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger system monthly 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. Collects 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. Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports. Assists 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. Obtains guidance for other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application. Helps maintain strong internal controls over fixed assets and parts inventory through timely documentation and reconciliation activities. Acts transparently, owns mistakes, and leverages failures as catalysts for growth Ensures financial reporting integrity through timely and accurate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Fosters a collaborative team environment through genuine engagement and trust‑building behaviors. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Associate's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant experience B. Preferred Qualifications Zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement) Bachelors degree in related field preferred. IV. Physical Requirements Listed 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. Office: 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. V. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Zero (0) to three (3) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)
Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger system monthly 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.
Collects 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.
Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
Assists 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.
Obtains guidance for other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
Helps maintain strong internal controls over fixed assets and parts inventory through timely documentation and reconciliation activities.
Acts transparently, owns mistakes, and leverages failures as catalysts for growth
Ensures financial reporting integrity through timely and accurate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
Fosters a collaborative team environment through genuine engagement and trust‑building behaviors.