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Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

CompanyXylem
LocationCharlotte, NC, USA
Salary$63600 – $101800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in general accounting
  • Must possess strong analytical skills
  • Competency with Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel functions
  • Experience with Oracle or other ERP accounting systems and fixed asset software

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, ensuring proper documentation is obtained
  • Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
  • Assume monthly asset management including preparation of monthly depreciation entries, recording of asset additions and disposals
  • Respond to inquiries regarding financial statements and general ledgers
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as requested
  • Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states and facilities
  • Assist with interim and annual audits
  • Assist Senior Accountant with global consolidation and reconciliation to the source data; preparation and distribution (footnote templates, roll-forwards, etc.) across the organization; accounting inquiries from domestic and international business partners
  • Ensure all supporting documentation is in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
  • Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with Blackline Journal Entries module a plus