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.
Xylem is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Charlotte-based Accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with SOX requirements, and supporting core accounting functions including general ledger, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and inventory. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to process improvements, and provide critical insights that help drive operational and financial excellence across the organization.
This role will be hybrid and sit at our enterprise collaboration hub in Charlotte, NC.
Sr. Accountant Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting
- Subject Matter Expert supporting general accounting/ledger, fixed assets, and intercompany
- Support cost accounting activities for daily cycle count and annual physical inventory
- Timely and accurate journal entry preparation and posting
- Support month end and year end close process
- Timely and accurate submission of monthly roll forwards, supplementals, and quarterly forms using OneStream
- Preparation and distribution of monthly/quarterly accounting reporting
Audit and Compliance
- Distribute and maintain documentation to support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Support internal and external financial and SOX audits
- Account reconciliation, analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items
- Maintain, update, and develop desktop procedures, as needed
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Partner with ERP Program team to support migration activities, as needed
- Partnering with and assisting Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting
- Special projects as deemed appropriate
Sr. Accountant Qualifications
- BS degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years general accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience in resolving non-routine and semi-complex accounting activities. such as account reconciliations and journal entries
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing responsibilities
- SAP experience preferred
- Experience with consolidation and financial reporting tools, OneStream preferred
The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
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.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
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What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm|
1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
