Entry Level Assistant Controller

Looking for a career not a job? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to understand the ins-and-outs of a business? Do you have an accounting degree, but hate sitting in a cubical?

Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential, Company Paid Relocation Package

Locations: Omaha NE, St. Paul MN, St. Louis MO, Wichita, KS, Denver, CO , Oklahoma City, OK (by applying to this position you will automatically be considered for all locations listed in this ad)

Waste Connections is a publicly traded company that specializes in the removal and disposal of trash. We pride ourselves in being a team of driven employees who do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. Our decentralized business model empowers employees to make an immediate impact at the local level. And, most importantly, we work hard but play harder!

As an Assistant Controller at Waste Connections you will be involved with every piece of the accounting cycle. From processing invoices and reconciling payments to booking journal entries and presenting annual budgets, each day brings a new challenge. When not helping with the daily accounting functions you will be working with employees from all aspects of the business. You are not expected to sit at your desk all day, but instead to learn about Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and more. Your success within the role is all dependent on how hard you work, how well you communicate, and your ability to become a leader. The key to Waste Connections’ continued growth and success is finding, developing, and promoting individuals who meet these expectations.

Requirements:

• Must be a self-starter with the initiative to learn and a great work ethic
• Interested in being exposed to and interfacing with multiple facets of the organization
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Support operations personnel with daily, weekly and monthly metric calculations
• Assist in annual budgets, audits, system implementations, etc.
• Willingness to relocate for promotional opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years of experience in an accounting position
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• 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, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to ‘Connect with Your Future’. For more information and to apply, please visit www.wasteconnections.com or Call Rachel 303.867.5503

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)