Accounting Intern
Waste Connections
Accounting Intern
Waste Connections
Applications Closed
Posted 17 days ago
Internship
Denver, Colorado
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will assist with monthly financial close processes, prepare financial statements for operating locations, and reconcile general ledger accounts for accuracy. Key duties also involve analyzing financial variances against budget, conducting rate analysis, and supporting quarterly SOX compliance.
Waste Connections is seeking an Accounting Intern with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The role involves assisting with financial close processes, reconciling general ledger accounts, and analyzing financial variances. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Financial Close Processes
Financial Statements Preparation
General Ledger Reconciliation
Financial Variance Analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Rate Analysis
Financial Insights
Data Management
SOX Compliance
Internal Reviews
Financial Planning
Internal Controls
Microsoft Excel
Accounting Systems
Job Description
Accounting Intern
Waste Connections of Colorado
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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 Accounting Intern to join our team this summer!
​Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with monthly financial close processes and prepare financial statements for assigned operating locations.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy.
- Analyze and report significant financial variances against budget and forecast.
- Conduct rate analysis and provide strategic financial insights.
- Communicate financial information effectively with operational teams.
- Manage accounting data flow between remote facilities and corporate systems.
- Support quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal reviews.
- Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Train non-financial staff on internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statement interpretation.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
🚛 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.
Waste Connections
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you. We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
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