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

🚛 We Keep Our Promises!
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity—when we say we’ll do something, we follow through!

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Waste Connections!

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.