Junior Accountant (12-month contract)

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Gatineau seeks an Accountant to maintain financial records and support the financial close processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience. The role is based on-site for at least 4 days a week, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits program

On-site gym

Bike storage

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting.
• CPA designation or scheduled to take the CFE within the next 12 months.
• Experience in working in public listed companies in US or Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the financial close process for a portfolio of companies.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit procedures.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

MS Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

IFS

Blackline

OneStream

Job description

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation ("Brookfield"), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s 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 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 7,000 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 records. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfield’s 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;
• Propose, design and implement process improvements;
• Execute internal control procedures

Knowledge and Experience Required

• 2+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting
• Bachelor’s 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 as 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 Brookfield’s 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 and a health benefits program.
• 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Preferred

Bachelor’s or better in Accounting or related field.