Plant Accountant

Insight Global; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company is seeking a Transactional Accounting Manager to manage day-to-day accounting operations in Edmonton. This 6-month hybrid contract requires expertise in financial planning, along with experience in budgeting and transactional accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be proficient with Oracle ERP, and possess a degree in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in transactional accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of CSOX controls and internal accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and financial reports to ensure accuracy.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Investigate AP / AR discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$40.00 / yr - CA$50.00 / yr

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Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Transactional Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions. This is a 6 month contract, with a hybrid work scheduling requiring 3 days per week in office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and fast-paced power generation company in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities include :

• Review journal entries, billings, and financial reports to ensure accuracy and proper legal entity alignment using Oracle and BI tools.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis in Excel
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Serve as the finance liaison for dispute resolution with customers (e.g., AESO, BC Hydro, IESO) and collaborate with commercial teams.
• Support Joint Venture financials, including forecasting, budgeting, and year-over-year comparisons.
• Investigate AP / AR discrepancies and ensure correct classification of capital vs. maintenance expenditures.
• Participate in standardized review processes using checklists and internal training tools; provide operational support to analysts as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in transactional accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Industry background in energy or power generation is a strong asset.
• Proficient in Oracle ERP (AR / AP / GL) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Knowledge of CSOX controls and internal accounting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Transactional Accounting experience with a power generation company
• CPA / CMA preferred.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Electric Power Generation

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