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.

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to M-end closing
• Run different financial reports from the ERP for the preparation of M-end Journal entries and for the management
• Verify and ensure no missing transactions and postings prior to close the months
• Close and open fiscal periods in our ERP (BPCS –AS 400 based system)
• Prepare M-end close Journal entries
• Analyze monthly variance and prepare explanation and/or correcting entries.
• Answer/explain questions during the close related to financial statements and general ledgers, specially from controller and FP&A team
• Involve in preparing quarterly reports, Q forms, etc.
• Prepare/provide management reports
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of the Phase 2 data to be entered in OneStream
• Assume monthly asset management including preparation of monthly construction in progress (CIP) close outs, recording of asset additions and disposals
• Analyze CIP account and prepare necessary adjustments
• Support/prepare IC JEs with the AAC team members during the close
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities, ensuring proper documentation is obtained such as
  • Accrued Vacation
  • Accrued Bonus
  • AR Allowance for doubtful account
  • Deposit/prepaid
  • Fixed assets and construction in progress
  • Others as assigned
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
• Ensure accounts related to Canadian sales tax are accurate and prepare journal entries to adjust as needed
• Educate/support AAC team and branches on the Canadian indirect sales taxes
• Support and work closely with AAC Charlotte and India teams
•  Partner and provide support to AWS branches as needed
• Perform some close related tasks in BPCS during the close and upon requests from branches.
• Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states/countries and facilities

• Provide assistance with an on ongoing CRA sales tax audit 
• Respond to accounting inquiries from domestic and international business partners
• Interact with Business site (branch) members and controller to resolve issues as they arrive.
• Ensure all supporting documentation are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
• Ensure internal controls are effective and maintained and applied consistently.
• Assist Controller during the internal, external audits
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and analyses as requested
• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA or CPA equivalent is a plus
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Bilingual in English and French
•  knowledge and understanding of Canadian and provincial sales tax.
• Ability to work with Finance team members located in overseas
• Experience in public company is an asset
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• In-depth working knowledge of the General Ledger
• working knowledge and application
• Must possess strong analytical skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel functions
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP accounting systems (like Steeb, BPCS) and One Stream
• Experience with Blackline Journal Entries and Reconciliation modules a plus
• Experience with catalyst a plus
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written in English (and French preferred)
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment

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.