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Staff Accountant With A National Company

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD
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Job Detail

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    Location Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Experience:
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Waste Connections is seeking a high-energy Staff Accountant in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role is designed to prepare the selected candidate for a promotion to a District Controller position within the company.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements for designated operating locations during monthly financial close
  • Reconcile all general ledger accounts
  • Analyze significant financial variances to budget and forecast monthly
  • Complete monthly three-month financial forecast
  • Conduct rate analysis and review
  • Communicate financial information effectively to business counterparts
  • Manage accounting data flow to and from remote facilities
  • Assist with quarterly Sarbanes Oxley compliance and review
  • Participate in the annual financial budget process
  • Train non-financial personnel on internal control compliance and accounting procedures

Required skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • CPA and/or other professional certifications a plus
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel
  • Experience with accounting business systems

What the company offers

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible spending account
  • Long term and short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Annual salary of $65,000

Skills Required

Company Overview

Waste Connections
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States of America
1 Current Jobs Openings

Waste Connections is a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services. The company operates across various locations in the United States, focusing on environmentally responsible waste management solutions. Read More

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