Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: Fife, WA
Company: Murrey’s Disposal
Salary Range: $81,000–$83,000
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Who We Are

Murrey’s Disposal, a proud subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN), provides essential waste and recycling services to the communities we serve. Waste Connections is one of North America’s leading environmental services companies and is consistently recognized for its strong culture, long-term stability, and commitment to employee growth.

At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees, encouraging accountability, and creating an environment where your work makes a real impact. We value integrity, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we invest in people who share those values.

Why Join Us?

• Culture: A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions matter
• Integrity: We do what we say we will do—for our employees, customers, and communities
• Respect: We value professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect at every level
• Stability: A financially strong organization with long-term career opportunities

Murrey’s Disposal is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and monthly close activities at our Fife, WA location. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely analysis.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, communicates well with non-financial partners, and enjoys working in a hands-on, operationally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities, including preparing financial statements for assigned operating locations
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances
• Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of short-term financial forecasts
• Support rate analysis and review activities
• Communicate financial information clearly to operational and management partners
• Manage the flow of accounting data between local and remote facilities
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures
• Provide basic financial training and support to non-financial staff as needed
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-location or operationally focused business
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. 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.