Derivatives Accounting Specialist - Hybrid Finance Role

Capital Power; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American energy company in Calgary is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Derivatives. This role involves managing accounting requirements for commodity trading, including market data interpretation. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting, a professional designation, and relevant experience in finance. The position offers a hybrid work model and involves collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off programs

Referral reward of $1000

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of the power generation business.
• Experience accounting for commodities trading activities and derivatives accounting.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and recording accurate accounting accruals and month end entries.
• Performing reconciliations between the energy trading and risk management system.
• Preparing support for quarterly and annual disclosures in our external financial statements.

Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to foster positive internal stakeholder relationships

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Oracle or another enterprise-grade ERP

Commodity trading systems

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

A North American energy company in Calgary is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Derivatives. This role involves managing accounting requirements for commodity trading, including market data interpretation. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting, a professional designation, and relevant experience in finance. The position offers a hybrid work model and involves collaboration with internal stakeholders.