Accountant

Brookfield Renewable; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Quebec seeks an experienced Accountant to manage financial processes, including monthly and annual closes, and to collaborate with the finance team. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's degree, and a CPA designation. This role requires on-site presence for at least 4 days a week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Modern gym access

Healthy snacks and drinks

Qualifications

• 2 years experience performing full cycle accounting.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines around month and quarter end close.
• Experience in public listed companies considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare timely and accurate general journal entries.
• Analyze financial reporting packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Financial Systems knowledge

Strong MS Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

IFS

Blackline

OneStream

Job description

About Us

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (Brookfield) one of the worlds leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the worlds largest owners operators and developers of renewable power with $102 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower wind utility-scale solar distributed generation and storage assets extends across North America South America Europe India and China totaling over 33000 megawatts of capacity and nearly 7000 generating facilities globally.

Join our Team!

At Brookfield Renewable we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

As an Accountant under our Business Services Group you will be responsible to maintain proper ledgers registers accounts journals as well as similar financial this role you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfields Business Services Group Accounting team and support the Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process for a portfolio of companies;
• Determine and prepare timely and accurate general journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Analyze and prepare general ledger accounting reconciliations;
• Investigation / analysis of intercompany balances / chargeback issues;
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance analyses;
• Analyze and prepare financial reporting packages;
• Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules;
• Prepare and collaborate on budget and forecast inputs;
• Support year-end audit procedures;
• Research and analyze accounting treatment for routine transactions;
• Maintain financial reporting process documentation;
• Propose design and implement process improvements;
• Execute internal control procedures

Knowledge and Experience Required

• 2 years experience performing full-cycle accounting
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience;
• CPA designation or scheduled to take the CFE within the next 12 months
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines particularly around month and quarter end close;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities while working in a very fast paced dynamic high volume team environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound professional judgment under pressure;
• Strong communication skills are required;
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods;
• Experience with Financial Systems such IFS Blackline IT2 OneStream or similar systems will be desired;
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset);
• Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset.

Note : Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfields identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively.

Working here you will enjoy

At Brookfield your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. We care about each other reaching our potential making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.
• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary bonus structure a health benefits program and defined contribution pension plan.
• Our spaces are open dynamic and collaborative giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your well-being our building is equipped with a modern gym bike storage and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races ethnic origins religions abilities sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Accounting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1