What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Veolia Environnement SA?
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.
Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Non-Income tax process and payments such as Gross Receipts, Franchise & Excise Taxes; Including Real Estate Taxes.
- Support the month end and year end closing activities, including preparing appropriate ledger entries in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform key account analysis and/or prepare Account Reconciliations.
- Assist in the analyses of financial statement results and the preparation of actual to actuals variance analysis/explanations on P/L & B/S accounts according to company policy and practices.
- Assist in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and technical compliance to US GAAP, internal controls, and company policy.
- Interact with corporate internal and external auditors on an as-needed basis.
- Participate in other projects as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and finance transformation efforts.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related major required.
- Professional or post graduate degree, a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Have the mindset of process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, systemic and problem solving skills.
- Outstanding planning and organizational skills with a strong ability to manage, simultaneously, multiple project deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including pivot and look-up table functionalities and Google Workspace products.
- Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft, or other ERP software is a plus.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- CPA License, a plus.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
