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/Staff Accountant for our Ottawa Hauling District, located in Ottawa, ON.

　　As a Staff 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.

　　Duties and 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:

　　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

　　Ability to meet tight deadlines and navigate multiple priorities

　　Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel A MUST and related accounting business systems

　　What’s In It for You?

　　You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive, and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP plans. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.

　　Waste Connections of Canada/Enviro Connexions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.