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Staff Accountant

Waste Connections
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Who Are We?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is not only the best waste services company in North America, it is also an amazing place to realize your potential, make decisions, have your voice heard, and partner with extremely hard working and passionate people! We seek servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and fun people. At Waste Connections, we value each individual’s unique background, experience, and passion to make us a great place to work.

Why you need to join us!

This is an opportunity for accounting professionals who are entrepreneurial minded, appreciate an autonomous and unstructured work environment, and want to take an interactive role in providing leadership and guidance in a progressive and growing industry.

  • CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.
  • INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
  • RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Location Details:

  • Relocation in an 18-24 month timeframe is a requirement.
  • This role will work a few days each week out of either our Elgin, Marengo, Rockford, and Elk Grove offices.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist Controllers with monthly municipal reporting, audits, and sales tax.
  • Move bank payments on daily basis.
  • Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy.
  • Collect financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports.
  • Help with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans.
  • Prepare basic financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Some site and meeting travel.

Technical Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and related accounting business systems

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

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

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