External Reporting Analyst III

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

As the Financial Analyst III - External Reporting, you will be part of a dynamic team where you can add value but also learn, develop and move forward in your career!  This is a key role as you will work with a variety of business areas, develop partnerships with business leaders, and make an impact with your solid accounting skills.
Your CPA, SEC, SOX, US GAAP and technical accounting experience along with your business acumen will be critical for success.
The position of Financial Analyst III is located in our Houston, TX Corporate office and reports to the Sr Manager, External Reporting.

I. Job Summary
The Financial Analyst III will be a key member of the Director, External Reporting’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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

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

• 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.
• Knowledge of equity-based compensation, segment reporting, earnings per share, lease accounting (under ASC 842), revenue recognition (under ASC 606), debt and derivatives. 
• Assist with the monthly preparation of the statement of cash flows.
• Responsibilities may include booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations during month end close.
• Ensure compliance with SEC XBRL filing requirements.
• Research, interpret and communicate US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Assist with evaluating the accounting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements, as requested.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties, but may occasionally act as a team lead.
 

• IV. Qualifications
• The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
• A. Education and Experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: Five years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Preferred: Five plus years of relevant, progressive experience. A combination of public accounting (Big 4) and public company accounting experience with SEC reporting, preferred.

1. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
2. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
3. V. Work EnvironmentListed 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.Normal setting for this job is: office setting.BenefitsAt Waste Management, 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.If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

• Highly Preferred: CPA 
• General understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Exceptional business acumen.
• Must be based in Houston area, no relocation.
• Must be authorized to work in the US. 

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real Id

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.