Sr. 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.

Xylem is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Charlotte-based Accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with SOX requirements, and supporting core accounting functions including general ledger, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and inventory. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to process improvements, and provide critical insights that help drive operational and financial excellence across the organization.

This role will be hybrid and sit at our enterprise collaboration hub in Charlotte, NC.

Sr. Accountant Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Subject Matter Expert supporting general accounting/ledger, fixed assets, and intercompany
• Support cost accounting activities for daily cycle count and annual physical inventory
• Timely and accurate journal entry preparation and posting
• Support month end and year end close process
• Timely and accurate submission of monthly roll forwards, supplementals, and quarterly forms using OneStream
• Preparation and distribution of monthly/quarterly accounting reporting

Audit and Compliance

• Distribute and maintain documentation to support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Support internal and external financial and SOX audits
• Account reconciliation, analysis, and timely resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain, update, and develop desktop procedures, as needed

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Partner with ERP Program team to support migration activities, as needed
• Partnering with and assisting Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting
• Special projects as deemed appropriate

Sr. Accountant Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years general accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience in resolving non-routine and semi-complex accounting activities. such as account reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing responsibilities
• SAP experience preferred
• Experience with consolidation and financial reporting tools, OneStream preferred

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 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.

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.