Summer 2026 Accounting Internship

Accounting Intern Waste Connections

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 businessincluding 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 :

What You'll Gain :

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application. 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.