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:
As an Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk at Waste Connections of Canada, you will support the District Controller in a variety of tasks in addition to monthly forecasting, the annual budget, and special projects. Your success within the role is reliant on an ambitious work ethic, excellent communication and the ability to problem-solve. We are looking for a SAFETY inclined, energetic, autonomous, and proactive team player who can make a difference in his/her team and community.
As an Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk with us the minimum responsibilities are:
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Ensuring the districts PO system is accurate and complete and that all documents are approved.
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Ensuring adequate details (i.e. LOB, Cost Centre, description) for each purchase order is provided, along with any applicable supporting documentation.
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Ensuring that all invoices are approved and a PO number is recorded on the invoice prior to scanning into the system for processing.
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Processing invoices against approved purchase orders within Toolbox.
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Processing p-card transactions within Toolbox.
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Entering or creating new vendor requests within Toolbox with applicable supporting documentation (i.e. vendor contact information, completed W-9 form for US vendors).
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Reconciling various accounts (i.e. disposal accounts) and vendor statements, including account discrepancies, over/under payments, credits, etc.
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Assisting the Maintenance Department with data entry into the Maintenance software system, RTA.
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Contacting customers with delinquent accounts by phone, email and regular mail to collect customer balances.
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Entering all customer payments daily.
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Contacting credit references and/or obtaining and reviewing customer credit history through Equifax.
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Collaborating with sales representatives to review status of customer accounts, i.e. outstanding adjustments, suspensions, legal/liquidated damages, closed accounts, etc.
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Perform other accounting/admin duties as requested by the District Controller.
What We Need From You:
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1-2 years of related accounting experience or post-secondary level studies
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Attention to detail and organizational skills
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An aptitude for numbers and data accuracy
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Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills
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Full Cycle accounting experience is an asset
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Great Interpersonal and Time Management skills
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Strong communication skills with customers (both written and verbal)
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Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
What You'll Get From Us:
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Competitive Wages: 50k-60k annually depending on the selected candidate's experience
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Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
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Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
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Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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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 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.
