Accounting Supervisor, WM Renewable Energy

I. Job Summary
Come join the WM Renewable Energy accounting team at WM! This position is a key participant in the day-to-day activities of the accounting organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on contract review, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and quarterly/monthly financial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls (SOX), have excellent analytical skills and the ability to lead and mentor.

 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.

• Supervise monthly close activities. Prepare or oversee preparation of income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Organize and schedule all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze and reconcile financial information and general ledger accounts and other reports.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial meetings for discussion and review of financial data/reports.
• Prepare and analyze forecasts and projections.
• Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls (SOX).
• Train, conduct evaluations, and manage productivity of employees.
• Ensure appropriate approvals for expenses for the business.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. 
• III. Supervisory Responsibilities
• The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
• Direct supervision of 2 full-time employees including: Accountants.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

 

1. A. Education and Experience
2. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
3. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
4. 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration
• Experience:  5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) 
• Preferred Experience: public accounting, energy industry 
• CPA preferred. 
• General accounting, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable knowledge may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be local to the Houston area, no relocations for this role.
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid. 

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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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.