Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, projects, assist with audits inquiries, and support other accounting functions.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, ensuring proper documentation is obtained
  • accruals and pre-paid entries
  • fixed assets and intangibles entries
  • operating and capital lease entries
  • Inter-company adjustments and reconciliation
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in general accounting
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• 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
• Experience with Blackline Journal Entries module a plus
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.