District Accountant

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   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 for our Chatham, Ontario district.
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’s continued growth and success is sourcing, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.
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 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
Oversee daily collections activities to ensure timely follow‑up on outstanding accounts
Monitor aging reports, identify high‑risk accounts, and implement strategies to reduce delinquency
Resolve escalated customer issues related to billing, payments, and account discrepancies
Analyze AR trends and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce DSO
Prepare and present weekly/monthly AR and collections performance reports
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
Qualifications     Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
Bachelor's degree, Business or Accounting Preferred
Must be enrolled in the CPA PEP or be eligible and committed to enrolling in the CPA program
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
Benefits     Competitive Wages ($60,000 - $65,000 plus bonus)
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
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.
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.

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