What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Waste Connections?
Waste Connections is looking for an entry-level Staff Accountant in OKC to support our Oklahoma locations!
This role is a developmental position leading to a career as a Controller for the company within 3 years. Controllers at Waste Connections are involved in every aspect of the business without having to stay in a cubicle all day! This is the perfect role for someone who wants to see the true impact of their work while also getting exposure to many growth paths for themselves.
Waste Connections is a large, publicly-traded solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Why join us?
- Tremendous opportunities for internal growth within the company (accelerated advancement opportunities for those willing to relocate)
- Work hard, play harder culture
- Ability to work with incredibly smart, talented, hard-working, and fun people
- Hear what our current controllers have to say: https://vimeo.com/395284791
Outside of typical accounting duties, this role is also involved in Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and more. Working with the other departments might include riding along with drivers and our sales team, or getting familiar with our billing system by sitting with a Customer Service Representative. You are the business partner for your District Managers and key in the strategy decisions made daily!
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in an accounting related role preferred
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, audits and system implantations.
- Support operations personnel with daily, weekly and monthly metric calculations
- Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short term and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement and unlimited opportunities to 'Connect with Your Future'. For more information and to apply, please visit www.wasteconnections.com
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
