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. Key Responsibilities: General ledger, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (accounting, closing, reconciliation), SOX and statutory accounting standards. Expertise, controllership in Revenue Recognition (expandable to other ledgers) Support process improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing controls and driving transformation, particularly in localization, go live phases for SAP S4 Hana & Concur Global Pay project as well as the move of AP and AR under their management. Collaborate with teams across the East and Central Region – Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Sox leadership& expertise. Handle assigned day-to-day operational finance tasks while prioritizing strategic projects. Liaise with FPA Think outside the box to develop innovative solutions for complex financial challenges. Qualifications: 4 - 6 years + of experience in finance, with a strong background in accounting. Proficiency in US GAAP and SOX Demonstrated data and project management skills. Experience with S4 Hana, Workiva and OneStream an advantage Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite. Comfortable working with multiple ERP systems and in a transformation / changing environment. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. #LI-Hybrid 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.