Staff Accountant

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 Staff Accountant will be a key member of Xylem's Shared Services Accounting Team (AAC). This role is responsible for supporting multiple business units with monthly close processes, corporate accounting allocations and journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balancing and reconciliation, compliance with internal controls, and other accounting responsibilities in a shared services environment.

Location: Charlotte, NC office

Schedule: Hybrid - In office Tuesday - Thursday

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 journal entries
  • Inter-company balancing, adjustments and reconciliation
  • Payroll, related employee benefit and tax journal entries
  • Journal entry submissions in Blackline, SAP & Winshuttle Evolve
• Prepare and maintain schedules, roll-forwards, reporting templates, and other accounting support files.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
• Respond to accounting and general ledger inquiries from business partners.
• Provide documentation and support of entries to assist with interim and annual audits requests for both internal and external partners.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as requested

• Maintain documentation supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency through standardization, automation, and best practices.
• Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states and facilities

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

Minimal education & experience, essential skills & abilities and required license/certification to perform this job.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in general accounting
• Must possess strong analytical skills and working knowledge of the general ledger. 
• Competency with advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Experience with Oracle, SAP ECC6/S4 or other ERP accounting systems

• Experience with BlackLine, OneStream, or similar financial close and reconciliation tools.

• Experience working in a shared services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks preferred..
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

XYLEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 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.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

· Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits

· Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable

· Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one

· Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)

· Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays

· Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness

· Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution

· Employee recognition and discount programs

Ready to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.

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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.