In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct support to the Operations Controller, Vaughan Accounting Center in centralizing, standardizing and streamlining the close process for the Ontario region. The senior staff accountant will assume a leadership role for a small team of accountants and will play an integral role in ensuring an accurate and efficient close process and clean balance sheet reconciliations. The role will entail working closely with key site level personnel. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, have a desire to continuously look for ways to improve processes and be able to build rapport with key stakeholders.  Job Duties• Preparation and/or approval of journal entries• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies• Proactively look for opportunities to streamline and improve processes to gain efficiency• Ensure transactions adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting statements• Compile and upload key statistical metrics in accordance with close deadlines• Lead and support delivery of assigned projects• Assist with pulling data to satisfy various external auditor requestsQualification &amp; Requirements• 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment• Candidates working towards a CPA designation are preferred but not required• Strong attention to detail• Able to work within tight close deadlines and excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment• Superior communication and teamwork skills• Experience with ERP system (Cognos/TM1) &amp; accounting system (Workday) is an asset• A background in the waste industry is an asset  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Senior Staff Accountant

In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct support to the Operations Controller, Vaughan Accounting Center in centralizing, standardizing and streamlining the close process for the Ontario region. The senior staff accountant will assume a leadership role for a small team of accountants and will play an integral role in ensuring an accurate and efficient close process and clean balance sheet reconciliations. The role will entail working closely with key site level personnel. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, have a desire to continuously look for ways to improve processes and be able to build rapport with key stakeholders. &nbsp;Job Duties• Preparation and/or approval of journal entries• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies• Proactively look for opportunities to streamline and improve processes to gain efficiency• Ensure transactions adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting statements• Compile and upload key statistical metrics in accordance with close deadlines• Lead and support delivery of assigned projects• Assist with pulling data to satisfy various external auditor requestsQualification &amp; Requirements• 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment• Candidates working towards a CPA designation are preferred but not required• Strong attention to detail• Able to work within tight close deadlines and excel in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment• Superior communication and teamwork skills• Experience with ERP system (Cognos/TM1) &amp; accounting system (Workday) is an asset• A background in the waste industry is an asset &nbsp;We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>

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