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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