Financial Accounting Analyst

fortisBC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accounting professional to join their team. This role involves complex financial analyses, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing reports for various stakeholders. The company fosters a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace, offering competitive salaries and a commitment to career development. Join this mission-driven team to help shape the future of energy in B.C. and contribute to a culture that values community involvement and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Volunteerism encouragement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior-level accounting experience with a focus on financial analysis.
• Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complicated accounting activities and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial reports and facilitate analysis for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree from a recognized accredited institution

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Affiliation : MoveUP

Employment Status : Full-Time Regular

Salary : $3,010.00Bi-weekly

Workplace Flexibility : No

Posting End Date : Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Responsibilities

• Completes analyses of complicated accounting activities such as unbilled revenue and consumption, gas purchases and mitigation (commodity, storage, and transportation), gas sales and cost deferral accounts, natural gas transportation reports, rate riders, company use gas, motor fuel and, carbon tax) and ensures compliance with GAAP and BCUC orders / directives.
• Performs analyses of monthly revenue and sales margin, gas inventory, and customer accounts receivable aging, by performing various financial and statistical tests for reasonableness to ensure integrity of financial reporting. Prepares reports for presentation to external auditors, BCUC and internal stakeholders.
• Examines and controls monthly general ledger (GL) balances and journal entries; performs analysis through financial tests for reasonableness; determines correct amounts and investigates reasons for anomalies; prepares reconciliations and associated working papers; examines the requirement for, and arranges for, the establishment of new GL accounts.
• Develops and maintains reports and schedules for internal stakeholders, BCUC, external auditors and others to facilitate analysis and decision making.
• Researches, performs “what if” scenarios, analyses impact on FortisBC and makes recommendations to internal stakeholders on various accounting treatment options for revenues / costs.
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports prior to external release..
• Participates in the implementation of new or modified systems, methods and procedures such as integrating existing accounting systems with new ones, and training departmental staff on the procedural aspects of new systems.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

Completion of a degree from a recognized accredited institution.

Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA).

Three (3) years’ experience in accounting at a senior level with strong emphasis on financial analysis and in-depth understanding of accounting theory (GAAP).

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

Strong organizational skills – manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of ERP accounting systems (preferably SAP).

Intermediate knowledge of computer systems and related programs including Excel.

Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to respond to and resolve demanding problems, prepare documentation, discuss ideas and respond to management / auditor inquiries.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the page for additional information.

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