Senior Accountant/Accountant, Consolidations

Brookfield Renewable; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable seeks an experienced accounting professional with 10+ years in accounting, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger. The role emphasizes internal control, accuracy of financial reporting, and collaboration with leadership in a bilingual French/English environment.

The ideal candidate will design and implement accounting systems, respond to accounting inquiries, and supervise interns or staff as needed, utilizing advanced Excel and familiar accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 10+ years of accounting experience including AP/AR, payroll, GL.
• Proficiency with Sage50, QuickBooks Online, Profile and Caseware.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Control by proposing process improvements and ensuring accurate accounting work.
• Prepare adjustment entries, compilations, and tax returns as applicable.
• Supervise accounting staff or interns when needed and provide training.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger tasks.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Office suite

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage50

QuickBooks Online

Profile

Caseware

Acomba

Job description

Job Description

Internal Control

• Propose continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for specific issues with the CEO.

Accounting

• Prepare adjustment entries and compilation missions.
• Fill out T2 corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare individual tax returns during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals and businesses.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by analyzing documents.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Practical Experience

• Practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger (management of supplier invoices and payments, customer billing and collection, cash management, and bank reconciliation).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Knowledge: Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware. Knowledge of Acomba software would be considered an asset.
• Years of experience: 10 years and more.

Bilingual

This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication.