In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct support to the Operations Controller, Vaughan Accounting Center in centralizing, standardizing and streamlining the close process for the Ontario region. The senior staff accountant will assume a leadership role for a small team of accountants and will play an integral role in ensuring an accurate and efficient close process and clean balance sheet reconciliations. The role will entail working closely with key site level personnel. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, have a desire to continuously look for ways to improve processes and be able to build rapport with key stakeholders. Job Duties • Preparation and/or approval of journal entries • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Proactively look for opportunities to streamline and improve processes to gain efficiency • Ensure transactions adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures • Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting statements • Compile and upload key statistical metrics in accordance with close deadlines • Lead and support delivery of assigned projects • Assist with pulling data to satisfy various external auditor requests Qualification & Requirements • 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment • Candidates working towards a CPA designation are preferred but not required • Strong attention to detail • Able to work within tight close deadlines and excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment • Superior communication and teamwork skills • Experience with ERP system (Cognos/TM1) & accounting system (Workday) is an asset • A background in the waste industry is an asset We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
