Accountant I

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will have responsibilities for the collection of accounts within their assigned district, downloading details of customer payments and contacts, at times processing those payments in Waste Connections accounts receivable systems, and ensure the accuracy of accounts.

Main Accountabilities:

• Contacts customers with delinquent accounts by phone, fax, email and regular mail to collect customer balances.

• Reconcile customer account discrepancies, over/under payments, credits, etc.

• Record adjustment entries on customer accounts

• Contact credit references, and/or obtain and review customer credit history through the credit check systems

• Prepare monthly AR reports for collections meeting

• Process monthly billing for assigned district(s)

• Performs other accounting duties as requested by the AR Supervisor

If you have the following skills and experience, we would like to hear from you:

• Post-Secondary School degree/diploma is preferred with courses in accounting preferred

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people

• One year experience in the collection of both commercial and consumer accounts is preferred

• Great Interpersonal and Time Management skills

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". For more information please visit www.wasteconnections.com.