Accountant, Joint Venture TransAlta Corporation Location: Alberta Category: Accounting/Finance

Electricenergyonline; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransAlta is looking for an intermediate Accountant, Joint Venture, in Calgary, offering a hybrid work model. The role involves maintaining financial accuracy for joint ventures, ensuring compliance, and preparing statements, requiring a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in operational accounting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with joint ventures and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Alberta electricity market is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records of joint ventures ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Operational accounting

Management reporting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or near completion

Tools

SAP

Excel

Blackline

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is seeking to hire an intermediate or experiencedAccountant, Joint Ventureto join our TransAlta team, reporting directly to the Manager, Joint Venture Accounting & Reporting.

As the Accountant, Joint Venture you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information, supporting reporting obligations, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and external requirements. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth and career advancement within the broader Accounting and Settlements team.

This role is based out of our new office at TransAlta Place (Keynote Office Tower) in DowntownCalgary,with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (days in the office and days at home).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain the books and records of joint ventures and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare joint venture financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for joint ventures.

• Assist with the coordination of information for external and internal audits, including joint venture partner-initiated audits.

• Collaborate with other accounting teams to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and address process gaps as required.

• Stay current on relevant IFRS updates and regulatory changes that may impact joint venture accounting.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation or near completion preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to operations accounting, consolidations, and account reconciliations.

• Strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset, with demonstrated experience in operational accounting and management reporting.

• Familiarity with the Alberta electricity market or energy-related assets (e.g., cogeneration) is an asset.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency in SAP, strong Excel skills and experience with Blackline is preferred.

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