Accountant II, Fixed Assets

I. Job Summary

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.

II. Essential Duties and 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 constructioninprogress (CIP) and depreciationrelated 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 capitalrelated 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.
  

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

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

B. Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

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.

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