Accountant II, Fixed Assets

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Applies complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, with a primary focus on fixed asset and capital project accounting. Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of accounting control related to asset capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Responsibilities

Prepares 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 support, including entries related to capital additions, transfers, depreciation, impairments, and asset retirements.
Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals with particular attention to fixed asset, construction‑in‑progress (CIP), and depreciation‑related accounts.
Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statement, including variance explanations related to capital spending and asset activity. Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports, including discussion of capital expenditures, asset balances, and related trends.
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, including fixed asset support schedules and audit requests.
Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application, including capitalization policies, asset classifications, and fixed asset controls.
Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas. Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results, including capital‑related combining entries.
Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation, ensuring fixed asset balances and activity are accurately reflected.
Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls, including controls related to fixed assets, capital projects, and asset inventories.
Prepares complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines, including ad hoc analyses related to asset utilization, capitalization, and depreciation.