District Accountant — Close, Reporting & Budgeting

Waste Connections US, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Scholarship opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking a District Accountant to support Brantford district operations from the Hamilton office. You will be involved in the full accounting cycle, assisting the District Controller with monthly reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 items in TRUX system such as cash and adjustment entries entered by Accounts Receivable
• Perform cash reconciliations for various payment types including bank reconciliation and intercompany cash payments
• Prepare district quarterly and annual reporting packages, including balance sheet reconciliation
• Coordinate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with other admin departments
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable balances as needed
• Assist in annual greenhouse gas emissions reporting
• Assist in containers & rolling stock inventory audits (physical count not required)
• Act as a backup for cash entry and accounts payable
• Participate in internal control and reporting process improvements
• Travel to Brantford district once a week

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

TRUX system

Job description

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking a District Accountant to support Brantford district operations from the Hamilton office. You will be involved in the full accounting cycle, assisting the District Controller with monthly reporting, budgeting, and process improvements.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, and strong Excel and communication skills.