Accountant II

Veolia Environnement SA • Henderson, CO

3d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Position Purpose: Performs professional accounting duties and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Property Accounting, and/or General Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Three to five years professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques.
• Supervisor experience or strong leadership skills and desire to supervise people.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments and insight into the "why "as well as the "how".
• Computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and accounting / financial system software with accounting module implementation experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with good written, verbal, presentation and listening skills.
• Shows evidence of good organization and project planning skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Time Management skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Prepares month-end closing journal vouchers, schedules, trial balance and cost center reports.
• Reconciles and analyzes assigned accounts.
• Analyzes the effects of transactions, identifies, evaluates and recommends alternative means of accounting treatment.
• Assists with the implementation of accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls.
• Ensures the integrity of the data in the accounting system and ensures that system documentation and backup is in place.
• Identifies and reports situations not in compliance with company internal controls and recommends improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.
• Complete month-end close and perform variance analysis for multiple operating facilities to ensure accuracy
• Meet established accounting deadlines
• Prepare journal entries and maintain proper supporting documentation
• Reconcile pass through and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare income statement variance explanations each month
• Support operations in understanding financial statements
• Produce monthly billing – fixed fee, variable and pass through
• Ownership of billing according to the contract
• Entering contracts and updating amendments in accounting software
• Coordinating with field to clarify any missing financial data
• Completing performance measurements and targets
• Cross-trains with others as assigned. Assist others in department as necessary
• Facilitate, Manage, Track business spend related to Capital Expenditures working with operations, finance and SSC support groups.
• Budget and forecast review and analysis
• Completion of audit requests

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – Flexible Time Off
• Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees