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. The Accountant role is a vital member of the finance team, contributing to the accurate and timely financial reporting of our organization. Your duties will include preparing financial statements, conducting monthly and annual account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You will also be involved in budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and providing tax support. Your analytical skills will be essential in identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions. This role requires a detail oriented individual with strong problem solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. General ledger, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (accounting, closing, reconciliation), SOx and statutory accounting standards. Responsabilities: · 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: · 5 - 8 years + of experience in finance, with a strong background in accounting. · Proficiency in US GAAP · 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. Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)