Location: 505 Miller Ave., Markham, ON

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting: Corporate Controller

Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

About Miller Waste Systems:
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.

Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.

Join us and become a part of the Miller family/team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.

Summary:
The Accounting Assistant Manager oversees daily accounting operations at Miller Waste Systems, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month/year-end close. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supervises and mentors a team of accountants, and serves as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders. The Assistant Manager also helps improve internal processes and controls. Ideal candidates have strong technical skills, at least three years of leadership experience, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
In the position of Accounting Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Prepare and review journal entries for all applicable companies or lines of business, in compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and GAAP.
• Support and coordinate the month-end and year-end processes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide daily guidance and oversight to a team of accountants, acting as a resource for technical accounting questions and problem-solving.
• Manage and supervise the accounting team to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with internal policies and accounting principles.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and properly documented monthly, within monthly deadlines established by the Corporate Controller.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and consistency of transactions and reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including HST and WSIB filings.
• Participate in special projects and support ongoing system and process improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, responding to requests and preparing documentation.
• Contribute to developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the Corporate Controller with other projects or activities as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• High proficiency in Excel and superior data analysis and data management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great work ethic with a strong sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and adaptable to change within a rapidly growing organization.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain accounting matters to management and collaborate effectively with the Corporate Controller and across departments.
• Team player with leadership abilities.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business.