Junior Accountant (12-month contract)

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Quebec is seeking an Accountant to manage financial records and assist with monthly financial processes. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of full-cycle accounting experience and a relevant degree. This on-site role offers competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits program

Defined contribution pension plan

Modern gym

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience performing full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in public listed companies (in US or Canada) is an asset.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare and file Canadian and US sales tax returns.
• Prepare bank and general ledger account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Post-secondary certificate/diploma or undergraduate degree focused on Accounting

Tools

MS Excel (vlookup and pivot tables)

Financial applications such as IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream

Job description

Overview

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;
  • Process cash transactions;
  • Prepare bank deposits;
  • Prepare general journal entries;
  • Prepare bank and other general ledger account reconciliations;
  • Calculate and execute intercompany cost allocations;
  • Prepare and issue external customer invoices;
• Prepare and file Canadian and US sales tax returns;
• Support interim and year-end audit procedures;
• Prepare budget and forecast inputs;
• Propose process improvements;
• Participate in non-routine project assignments on an ad hoc basis

Knowledge and Experience Required

• At least 6 months experience performing full-cycle accounting
• Substantial completion of a post-secondary certificate/diploma or undergraduate degree focused on Accounting;
• 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 are required;
• Strong communication skills are required;
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods;
• Experience with financial applications such IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream or similar systems is an asset;
• Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) is required.
• Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset.

Note

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. We will reassess the approach on an as needed basis.

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, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.
• 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.