Senior Accountant
Location:
Pickering, ON
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time
Reporting:
District Controller
Start Date:
Immediately
Hours:
8:00am – 5:00pm
About Miller Waste Systems:
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.
Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.
Join us and become a part of the Miller family/team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.
Summary:
The Senior Accountant is a seasoned financial expert who will work closely with the District Controller, District Managers, the corporate accounting team, and local administration to implement procedures that support the financial needs and goals of the business. Specifically, the Senior Accountant will work to understand the various segments of the business to help managers understand their costs, revenue, and work to improve the profitability of the operation(s). By building tools to provide understandable data and using effective communication to guide managers, the Senior Accountant will be an integral part of our leadership team in Durham. This role requires the successful candidate to become a truly integral member of the management team and working to be a trusted partner for leaders in the business.
Responsibilities:
In the position of Senior Accountant your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Be the local expert on the company’s systems, including TRUX, Dossier, Ceridian, YOOZ, Nexonia, Solver, and SAGE and other systems as required.
Assist the District Controller of all aspects of local divisional accounting, including full P&L preparation and presentation to management.
Ensure deadlines are met to provide the information required from sub systems for month and year end procedures.
Work with and collaborate with District Controller to prepare annual budget for each line of business, including financial projections and targets. Projections must be kept up to date and adjusted where appropriate.
Analyze and support District Controller with monthly reporting for financial reviews.
Analyze the reporting to ensure billing is completed correctly, analyze the payroll data to ensure accuracy, analyze reporting for purchasing and AP to ensure accuracy in terms of coding etc.
Analyze monthly entries and accruals necessary to prepare journal entries to complete month end in a timely and accurate manner.
Analyze monthly results comparing to budgets and forecasts and work with DISTRICT CONTROLLER To review to senior management.
Analyze KPI’s and assist District Controller and local management with the analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Work with the operations team to analyze reporting from billing and dispatch programs ensure accuracy and sound business practices, and to meet KPI expectations.
Work with District Controller to analyze labour trends, maintenance costs and other business issues – become a trusted partner to truly add value to the business.
Work with the local team on various automation projects and implementation.
Assist with the administration and flow of data that is needed to report information to our municipal and other government partners.
Lead other relevant projects as assigned and required.
Requirements:
Minimum three (3) years of related and/or leadership experience. Previous experience within the waste industry is an asset.
Superior judgment in accounting, governance, and related operational issues (GAAP).
Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance - CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Proficient in financial accounting software, SAGE, TRUX and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations.
Strong analytical, organization, planning and execution skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills along with written and verbal communication skills.
Be willing to travel to other operations within the scope of this position.
Must have use of a reliable vehicle and have appropriate insurance coverage.
Mileage reimbursement will be provided for company use of the personal vehicle.
Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business.
