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Waste Connections of Canada is looking for a safety inclined, energetic, autonomous, and proactive team player who is capable of making a difference in his/her team and community. We have an immediate opening for a District Accountant position supporting our Brantford district operations, with the role based out of our Hamilton office.

As a District 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 reporting and special projects.

You will interact with employees from all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Dispatch, Customer Service, and Maintenance. 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 a District Accountant with us, the minimum responsibilities are:

• Coordinate month-end district close process including billing, preparing key journal entries
• Prepare monthly operational and financial reports used for month end and forecast analysis
• Assist the Controller in annual budget preparations
• Review and approve various items in TRUX system such as cash and adjustment entries entered by Accounts Receivable
• Perform cash reconciliations for various payment types including bank reconciliation, intercompany cash payments, and internet bank payments
• Prepare district quarterly and annual reporting packages, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and analysis of key balance sheet sections
• Co-ordinate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as well as other departments involved in admin processes to ensure sound full cycle accounting process
• Reconcile accounts payable as well as accounts receivable balances as needed
• Assist in annual greenhouse gas emissions reporting
• Assist in containers & rolling stock inventory audits (physical count not required by the candidate)
• Act as a backup for cash entry and accounts payable
• Participate in implementing and maintaining internal control and reporting processes
• Support Hamilton and Kitchener operations as required based on business needs.
• Travel to Brantford district once a week

What We Need From You:

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree, Business or Accounting Preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and navigate multiple priorities
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel A MUST and related accounting business systems
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us:

• Competitive Wages ($55,000 - $65,000 annual salary)
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability