Financial Analyst

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency. GFL is looking to hire a Financial Analyst based out of our Kalkaska office! The Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing treasury support, and managing company’s operating cash requirements, review and reconciliation of General Ledger reports and activity. Responsible for the administration of the financial reporting systems. Coordinate monthly account reconciliation assignments and review process. Serve as liaison with the external auditors. Complete complex accounting projects. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain and update chart of accounts. • Serve as administrator of the Great Plains and Viewpoint reporting systems. • Develop standard and ad hoc reports using the Cognos reporting software. • Maintain matrix of account reconciliations and ensure that all reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and received by the due dates. • Serve as liaison with external auditors to coordinate audit requests. • Prepare and review General Ledger transactions and account reconciliations. • Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by others, as assigned. • Coordinate posting of journal entries to the General Ledger. • Coordinate and maintain accounting closing schedule. • Prepare audit and special request reports as needed. • Complete complex accounting and process improvement projects as assigned. • Provide support to General Ledger and CapEx requests. • Serve as backup to Regional Controller for preparation, analysis and distribution of monthly and quarterly financial reports. • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: • Degree in accounting • 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience. • 1-2 years of advanced experience with financial reporting systems required. • High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. • Strong understanding of GAAP and current accounting practices. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to manage both short and long-term accounting projects. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.