Intermediate Accountant

Emera Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emera Energy is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role involves preparing journal entries, settling transactions, and liaising with various departments, all while upholding our values of respect, integrity, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Business or Commerce, relevant experience, and be on the path to obtaining their CPA designation. Emera offers comprehensive support for CPA candidates, competitive compensation, and diverse career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPA Program Support

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Opportunities for Career Growth

Community Engagement & Care Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a related role.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Action settlement activities and manage invoice information.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide high-level customer service.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Customer Focused

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce

CPA designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Company: Emera Energy

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: June 30, 2025

At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America.

Based in Halifax Nova Scotia, EE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA). We Market and Trade Natural Gas and Power and provide a full suite of energy management services.

Our Values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives.Safety and Wellness, Honesty, Integrity, RespectandEnvironmental Responsibilityare table stakes for us. In addition, our business valuesCommercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenshipand last but not least,Fun and Celebration. If you see yourself in these Values, we have an opportunity that may interest you.

We are currently looking for anIntermediate Accountantto join our Corporate Finance team in a permanent position.Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Trading, Financial Reporting, the Intermediate Accountantis responsible for the following key responsibilities:

As an Intermediate Accountant you will:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger monitoring, including full working paper/audit file preparation, detailed account reconciliations and analysis;
• Action settlement activities, including reconciliation of invoice information with counterparties, invoice payment, monitoring bank account activity, and processing invoice and settlement activity;
• Work closely with other departments within EE to resolve any settlement discrepancies;
• Prepare government and other regulatory reports related to EE’s business;
• Provide a high level of customer service, mainly via telephone and email;
• Prepare other routine and ad hoc analysis and reports.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related role and have completed, or be actively working toward a professional accounting designation(CPA). A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Detailed oriented and possess strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment;
• Have a solid business acumen, customer focused and comfortable working with confidential information.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel;

We understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to consider applying.

Why join our team?

In addition to interesting and challenging work amidst a great team,Emera Energy offers:

• Comprehensive CPA Program Support: For those working towards their CPA designation in an applicable role, Emera offers a package that includes paid study time, time off for exams and reimbursement of costs on completion of modules.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Programs: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to Grow Your Career:Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care:Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera:At Emera Energy we value diversity, equity, and inclusion.We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy:When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.