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WM

Accountant II

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$69,458 / year median in Mississippi

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

I. Job Summary Applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting control II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Prepares moderately 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 train 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. + Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application. + Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas. Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results. + Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation. + Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls. + Prepares moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree accredited) or in lieu of degree + High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience. B. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree•Accountancy•+ 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 that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
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Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran