Junior Accountant

Waste Connections, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking a Junior Accountant in Edmonton, AB. The role involves supporting the accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistant Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance: Life, Short Term / Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Working towards CPA Designation is preferred.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end district close process including billing.
• Prepare month-end financial statements and monthly analysis reports.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Work Ethic

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting / finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Waste Connections of Canada has an immediate opening for a Junior Accountant for our Edmonton District, located in Edmonton, AB.

As a Junior 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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate month-end district close process including billing.
• Prepare and 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.
• Coordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container & Truck Shop / Container Shop inventory.

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary degree in accounting / finance.
• Working towards CPA Designation is preferred.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems.

What You’ll Get From Us :

• Competitive Wages.
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future.
• 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 ordinance.