Looking for Accountant II at United States, Minnesota, Blaine Full Time

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

Job Description

Accountant II

Blaine, MN

Full time

5-10% Travel per year.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of intricate and complex accounting functions, including month-end financial statements and other accounting studies and reports of a nonrecurring nature. Prepare and analyze operating
financial statements for conformance to company requirements and governmental regulations, laws and accepted
accounting principles. Maintain branch ledgers and related records and verify accuracy of computations of lower
level accounting functions. Recurring cost analysis on a simple to complex nature. Advise staff and upper management accordingly for sound business decision making. Supervise and lead the Accounts Payable team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop and prepare monthly financial statements and analyze for completeness and accuracy to reflect the
financial condition of the company and/or facility location.
* Maintain location general ledgers and related records in accordance with standard accounting practices and
VNA policies and procedures.
* Review cost analysis on a variety of complex on-going projects and recommend course of action to be taken
to upper management.
* Supervise and lead the Accounts Payable team.
* Examine and verify accuracy of a variety of accounting computations regarding compliance issues with
standards, regulations, laws, etc.
* Assist in preparation of annual budgets by gathering pertinent information and rolling up data to verify
allocation of cash balances, earnings, income, etc.
* Assist lower level accounting personnel regarding training, handling of specific accounts, resolving problem
issues, reviewing reports, etc.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
* BS in Accounting or related discipline required
* Prior related work experience of 5-7 years preferred
Certification/Licenses:
* None
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
* Extensive technical knowledge of accounting standards and principles
* Strong supervisory and leadership skills
* Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
* Strong team player
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
* Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.