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Waste Connections Accounting Clerk in Calgary, Alberta

R360 Canada, an affiliate of Waste Connections, offers a variety of waste solutions to clients in the energy, environmental and industrial sectors. We are committed to reinventing the standard in waste solutions by serving our customers and employees, while staying true to our values. Services are delivered via our network of facilities, along with our specialized equipment and assets. We are equipped to process, recover, recycle and dispose of waste and other materials safely and cost-effectively for our customers.

Job Purpose

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage the invoicing of customer accounts, process and record vendor invoices, and perform various administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be working out of our office in Red Deer . The role is a full-time permanent opportunity, working 5 days and 40 hours each week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage our customer accounts which requires the following:

  • Entering and managing payables invoices to be re-billed to the customers

  • Creating, submitting, and following up on invoices submitted to the customer via e-mail and through various customer portals

  • Tracking and managing major customer PO’s to ensure sufficient room for current and future invoicing

  • Accounts payable duties which include the following:

  • Entering vendor invoices

  • Preparing and delivering vendor statements and remittance advice for payments made

  • Communicating with various vendors to ensure accuracy with respect to invoices received and posted in our system

  • Preparing semi-monthly payable runs

  • Maintaining an accurate payables subledger

  • General administrative duties including the following:

  • Maintaining and accurate filing system;

  • Preparation of monthly bank and Visa reconciliations;

  • Complete various tasks for the management team;

  • Answer the phones

  • Other miscellaneous administrative tasks

Qualifications/Competencies

The individual in this role will have:

  • Grade 12 education at a minimum

  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a mid-sized corporation. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in the energy sector

  • Post-secondary education with a focus on accounting is considered an asset

  • Understanding of basic accounting principles

  • Experience with relevant accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage. Preference will be given to candidates with QuickBooks experience

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office. Preference will be given to candidates with an above-average understanding of Microsoft Excel and an entry-level understanding of Power Query and Power BI

  • Able to conduct research and provide detailed, user-friendly reporting

  • Able to work autonomously and in a team setting

  • Exhibits excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills

  • Highly organized

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