District Accountant

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 Toronto, 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’ 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

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

1–2 years of accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred

Must be enrolled in 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 and related accounting business systems

Must be able to pass all pre‑employment requirements

Benefits

Competitive wages ($55,000 – $65,000 annual salary)

Retirement plan with company match

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance program, scholarship opportunities for children, employee stock purchase plan

Insurance: life, short‑term/long‑term disability

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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