Waste Management Jobs – Financial Analyst III

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst III will be a key member of the Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting’s organization 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.

Job Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Prepare moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and complete individual analytical projects given abstract project guidelines .
• Assist with evaluating the accounting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements, as requested.
• Ensure compliance with SEC XBRL filing requirements.
• Research, interpret and communicate US GAAP and SEC regulations. Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards, including developing accounting policies and procedures and financial disclosures.
• 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.
• Prepare and analyze the statement of cash flows.
• Knowledge of segment reporting (under ASC 280), lease accounting (under ASC 842), revenue recognition (under ASC 606), debt and derivatives (under ASC 815).
• Review contracts to ensure appropriate revenue recognition procedures (under ASC 606).
• Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls; and
• Oversee special projects within the Accounting function, as needed.
• Coordinate with our external auditors to ensure timely completion of our quarterly review and annual audit.
• Coordinate the financial reporting for employee benefit plans and captive insurance companies.

Job Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Exceptional business acumen.
• General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred
• A minimum of five plus years of relevant, progressive experience. A combination of public accounting (Big 4) and public company accounting experience with SEC reporting, preferred.
• 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.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

Job Details:

Company: Waste Management

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Houston, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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