As the Financial Analyst III - External Reporting and Technical Accounting, 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, GAAP 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 & Technical Accounting. 

I. Job Summary 
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.

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. 
• Responsibilities may include booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations for equity-based compensation and leases during month end close.
• 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 evaluating the accounting consequences of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements, as requested.
• 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.
• Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls; and
• Oversee special projects within the Accounting function, as needed.

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 in Accounting or Finance; Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred

Experience:

• Five plus years of relevant, progressive experience. A combination of public accounting (Big 4) and public company accounting experience with SEC reporting, preferred. 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Highly Preferred: CPA 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• 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. 

V. 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.
Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.
 
Benefits
At 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.
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