Senior 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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the month-end close process, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple business units. This role will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and company accounting policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong general ledger expertise, experience with month-end close activities, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, shared services or multi-entity environment. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, BlackLine, and OneStream is highly desirable.

This role will be based in our Charlotte, NC office and work a hybrid (in office 3 days per week) schedule.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Month-End Close:

• Prepare and review journal entries in support of month-end and year-end close activities for multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
• Record and analyze accruals, prepaids, payroll, severance, and employee benefit-related transactions.
• Prepare, post, and validate journal entries utilizing BlackLine, SAP, Oracle, and related financial systems.
• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Reconciliations & Financial Reporting:

• Perform complex general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate out-of-balance conditions to identify root causes and prevent future issues.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and related supporting schedules.
• Respond to inquiries related to financial statements, account activity, and general ledger transactions.

Intercompany Accounting & Consolidations:

• Prepare intercompany accounting entries, balancing adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Assist with global consolidation processes and reconcile consolidated financial data to source systems.
• Partner with domestic and international stakeholders to resolve accounting inquiries and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Audit, Compliance & Controls:

• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Ensure accounting documentation and processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and internal control standards.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Continuously evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, financial analyses, and special assignments as requested.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across various locations, facilities, and business units.
• Support Accounting Management with reporting initiatives, roll-forwards, footnote schedules, and other financial reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-8 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Strong experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Demonstrated experience with accrual accounting, prepaids, and financial statement preparation or analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP ECC6, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience using BlackLine for journal entries and/or account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in a shared services accounting environment.
• Experience with OneStream reconciliation and financial reporting modules.
• Exposure to global consolidations and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong general ledger and reconciliation expertise.
• Thorough understanding of month-end close processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing accounting processes.
• The ability to partner effectively with business units, auditors, and cross-functional teams.

Xylem does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 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.

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.