Job Description
**Accounting Intern - Waste Connections**
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: District Controller
Internship Type: Paid ($25/hour) | Part-Time (~30 hours a week) | 12-week Summer Internship
Location: Vancouver, WA
**Overview:**
Waste Connections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, essential industry, providing exposure to both corporate and field operations. You'll work closely with our Controllers and finance team while gaining insight into the operational side of our business-including ride-alongs with our garbage truck drivers to understand how accounting supports frontline operations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Accounts Payable: Assist with invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment tracking.
+ Capital Requests: Support the review and documentation of capital expenditure proposals.
+ Variance Analysis: Help analyze budget vs. actual performance and prepare summary reports.
+ Contract Reviews: Participate in reviewing vendor and customer contracts for financial accuracy and compliance.
+ Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries under supervision, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
+ Shadow Controllers: Learn directly from site Controllers about financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
+ Ride-Alongs: Join drivers on garbage truck routes to gain firsthand understanding of operational workflows and cost drivers.
**Qualifications:**
+ Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**What You'll Gain:**
+ Real-world experience in a multi-site, service-based business.
+ Exposure to both corporate and field-level accounting practices.
+ Mentorship from experienced professionals.
+ A unique perspective on how finance supports essential services.
**To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.**
**We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short 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.**
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Internship, Flexible hours,
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