R2R & GL - Analyst/Sr Analyst

Role Overview: As a Fixed Asset Accountant at Waste Management (WM), you will be responsible for managing the company's fixed assets portfolio and ensuring accurate accounting records for specific financial accounts. Your role will involve handling end-to-end Record to Report activities, including capitalization, asset acquisitions, asset retirement, depreciation tracking, and compliance with fixed assets schedules. Additionally, you will be performing monthly close R2R process activities, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with SOX/internal control/statutory guidelines. Your communication skills will be crucial in interacting with global stakeholders and contributing to the overall financial reporting process. Key Responsibilities: - Utilize your knowledge in Fixed Asset accounting and General Accounting to maintain accurate accounting records. - Manage the fixed assets sub ledger by timely capitalization, asset acquisitions, and asset retirement. - Verify depreciation for each BU and prepare Fixed assets roll-forward. - Ensure compliance with fixed assets schedule, including asset tagging and recording movements in FAR. - Perform monthly close R2R process activities, including accruals and amortization. - Conduct qualitative variance analysis for monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L and BS movements. - Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control/statutory guidelines. - Perform clerical bookkeeping and accounting tasks, prepare financial reports, and post journal entries. - Complete financial account reconciliations and prepare journal entry adjustments. - Manage fixed assets transactions and review completed fixed asset transactions according to company policies and procedures. Qualifications: - Education: B.com, M.com, MBA, or CA Intermediate. - Experience: 6 months to 8 years in General Accounting & R2R. - Additional Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and previous experience in a shared services environment preferred. - Willingness to work in any business shift - fixed and rotational, day or night shift hours. (Note: The company's commitment to operating excellence, professionalism, and financial strength is evident in its leading position as the provider of waste and environmental services in North America.),