Waste Connections

Accounting Clerk

Waste Connections  •  $18 - $21/hr  •  Lafayette, LA (Onsite)  •  23 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk / Scale House Attendant to join our team in Rayne, Louisiana This position plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations while serving as the first point of contact for customers at the scale house. Responsibilities include processing payments, accounts payable functions, customer service support, data entry, and providing backup assistance to the Customer Service Department.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Pay Range: $18-21 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities

Scale House Operations

  • Greet customers, drivers, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Accurately weigh and process incoming and outgoing loads.
  • Collect and process customer payments, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Issue receipts, tickets, and related documentation.
  • Maintain accurate scale records and transaction logs.
  • Resolve customer inquiries regarding tickets, invoices, and payments.

Accounting & Accounts Payable

  • Process invoices and assist with accounts payable functions.
  • Verify invoice accuracy and supporting documentation.
  • Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices as needed.
  • Maintain vendor files and accounting records.
  • Assist with month end reporting and reconciliations.
  • Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Customer Service Support

  • Provide backup coverage for the Customer Service Department.
  • Answer incoming phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
  • Assist customers with account information, billing questions, and service requests.
  • Support administrative and clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience required.
  • 2+ years of Customer Service experience required.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem solving and customer service skills.

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

About 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.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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