Assistant Controller

Waste Connections, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections is looking for an Assistant Controller to support the District Controller in various financial tasks including monthly close functions and budget planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and a self-starter attitude. As a key player in our growth, you will work closely with all operational aspects of the business, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Retirement Plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Employee Assistant Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Enrolled in the CPA program.
• Proficiency in exceptional Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing monthly financial close functions and preparing financial statements.
• Completing monthly financial projection analysis.
• Training non-financial personnel on accounting procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office applications

Job description

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 an Assistant Controller 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 proven 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 Assistant Controller with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Performing monthly financial close functions through preparation of financial statements
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and preparing support documentation
• Completion of monthly financial projection analysis
• Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast
• Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts
• Planning and participating in the annual financial budget process
• Prepare all capital purchase requests for the district, including preparation of all support documents
• Prepare HST returns, providing support in audits and industry reporting
• Implement and maintain required internal controls
• Implement and maintain regular reporting processes to support operations
• Coordinating and performing Inventory counts – Rolling Stock, Container, and Truck Shop inventory
• Providing training to non-financial personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review
• Providing support to accounting staff
• Special projects as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Enrolled in the CPA program
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications (exceptional excel skills)
• 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
• This on-site role is based in London, Ontario, with the expectation of future relocation as opportunities arise in other locations.

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 ordinance.