Top Benefits
About the role
Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
General Description As a Accountant at Waste Connections of Canada, you will be involved with every piece of the accounting cycle. You will support the District Controller in daily accounting tasks in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will interact with employees from all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication and the ability to problem-solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.
As An Accountant With Us The Minimum Responsibilities Are
- Coordinate month-end district close process including billing.
- Prepare, key GL journal entries.
- Review and approve all accounts payable invoices.
- Prepare month-end financial statements and monthly analysis reports.
- Assist with annual budget preparation.
- Review and approve various items in Trux – Cash, Adjustments.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliation for various districts.
- Reconcile monthly GST submissions for various districts.
- Implement and maintain daily, weekly and semi-monthly reporting processes.
- Assist with preparation of financial analysis for any district project or decision, as required.
- Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents.
- Co-ordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container & Truck Shop / Container Shop inventory.
- Various ad hoc projects
What We Need From You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Enrolment in or plans to enroll in CPA or MBA program
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic
What You’ll Get From Us
- Competitive Wages
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordin
About Waste Connections of Canada
Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.
At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.
Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.
On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.
Top Benefits
About the role
Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
General Description As a Accountant at Waste Connections of Canada, you will be involved with every piece of the accounting cycle. You will support the District Controller in daily accounting tasks in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. You will interact with employees from all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication and the ability to problem-solve. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.
As An Accountant With Us The Minimum Responsibilities Are
- Coordinate month-end district close process including billing.
- Prepare, key GL journal entries.
- Review and approve all accounts payable invoices.
- Prepare month-end financial statements and monthly analysis reports.
- Assist with annual budget preparation.
- Review and approve various items in Trux – Cash, Adjustments.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliation for various districts.
- Reconcile monthly GST submissions for various districts.
- Implement and maintain daily, weekly and semi-monthly reporting processes.
- Assist with preparation of financial analysis for any district project or decision, as required.
- Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents.
- Co-ordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container & Truck Shop / Container Shop inventory.
- Various ad hoc projects
What We Need From You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Enrolment in or plans to enroll in CPA or MBA program
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic
What You’ll Get From Us
- Competitive Wages
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordin
About Waste Connections of Canada
Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.
At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.
Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.
On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.