Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant- Yakima,WA
Waste Connections US Inc
Yakima, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$27 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources Processes, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Yakima, WA
POSTED
23 days ago
Yakima Waste is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Bookkeeper Admin to join our team in Yakima, WA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in a fastpaced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and organization. If you're looking to grow your career with a stable, supportive company, we'd love to meet you.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Starting Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour, DOE
Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative & Customer Support
Create and distribute the monthly Customer Service calendar
Serve as the primary administrative assistant to the manager, providing ongoing support
Assist the District Manager with drafting and updating agreements and communications
Assist employees with general needs and questions related to payroll, HR, and internal processes
Support management with special projects, reporting, and general office needs
Assist with onboarding paperwork and HR administrative tasks
Bookkeeping & Financial Tasks
Generate reports to post daily customer account payments
Process pending payments on stopped accounts and work with customers to reallocate funds
Update and maintain the district cash log with a high level of accuracy
Post charge batches submitted by customer service representatives
Maintain accurate general ledger entries and assist with monthend close
Manage customer account refund requests
Run reports to follow up on payments, ensuring timely receipt from highbalance accounts
Compliance & Reporting
Produce monthly pastdue letter reports to ensure compliance with UTC requirements
Generate and distribute pastdue account reports for customer service representatives to complete live calls
Distribute suspension reports to customer service representatives
Send bimonthly email and phone outreach campaigns and document account activity
Qualifications
2+ years of administrative experience, preferably supporting managers or executives
Associate degree or relevant experience in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); PowerPoint a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and thrive in a fastpaced environment
Professionalism, discretion, and strong judgment when handling sensitive information
Ability to analyze and solve problems, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Strong timemanagement abilities and reliability
What Yakima Waste Offers
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
401(k) Program
Stable, yearround fulltime work
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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. WA stat wage range $25.00-27.00/HR.
About the Company
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