Staff Accountant
Waste ConnectionsAbout the role
Staff Accountant
Waste Connections of Colorado
📍 Location: Centennial, CO
💰 Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 + Bonus potential
Waste Connections is hiring!
Are you a driven accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Staff Accountant to join our team based at our Central Region Office in Centennial, Colorado.
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive Pay & Bonuses
✅ Career Growth – We invest in YOU by providing training & advancement opportunities
✅ Excellent Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
5% 401(k) match for retirement savings
Paid time off and holidays
✅ A Strong Company Culture – We value integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment
Key Responsibilities:
1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Data Collection & Preparation
- Gather data across multiple systems (RMO, WasteWorks, billing, and operational data sources) for EPR reporting
- Compile monthly and annual reporting datasets aligned to invoice periods and submission deadlines
- Prepare submission-ready data files, ensuring consistency with CAA reporting templates and requirements
- Assist with consolidation of controller-level submissions and supporting schedules
2. Data Validation & Reconciliation
- Perform detailed validation and reconciliation of:
- Tons collected and delivered
- Hauling activity and route-level data
- Customer and service zone mapping
- Ensure traceability between activity, hauling, and invoice datasets
- Investigate discrepancies and partner with field teams to resolve data gaps
3. Reporting & Submission Support
- Prepare and maintain:
- Monthly EPR reporting packages
- Annual roll-up reporting files
- Supporting schedules for audits and regulatory reviews
- Support submission processes and deadlines
- Assist in development of standardized reporting templates and workflows
4. Audit & Compliance Readiness
- Maintain organized documentation to support audit requests and regulatory reviews
- Ensure proper retention of reporting data and supporting records
- Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responding to data inquiries
5. Systems & Process Maintenance
- Support ongoing updates and maintenance of RMO and reporting systems used for EPR compliance
- Participate in system testing and validation for new reporting requirements
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to streamline workflows
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with:
- Operations (customer data, service activity)
- IT (report generation, system integration)
- Finance (invoice alignment and reconciliation)
- Communicate data requirements clearly and follow up on outstanding items
- Support training and knowledge sharing related to EPR reporting requirements
Key Skills & Competencies
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
Success Metrics
- Accuracy and completeness of EPR submissions
- Timeliness of monthly and annual reporting
- Reduction in reporting errors and audit findings
- Improvement in reporting efficiency and process standardization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting, reporting, or data analysis experience
- Strong Excel skills (data validation, pivot tables, large dataset handling)
- Experience with ERP or operational systems preferred
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Environmental Finance Manager
- Works closely with Regional Controllers and operational teams
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