Senior Analyst, Capital Assets

EPCOR Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, Capital Assets to support IFRS, US GAAP and regulatory reporting from Edmonton, AB.

The role maintains sub-ledgers for capital assets and projects and partners with stakeholders to ensure accurate asset accounting and financial stewardship. Responsibilities include capital asset reporting, depreciation calculations, budgeting support, and monthly/quarterly reporting packages, with a focus on accuracy, governance, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is required.
• 4+ years of directly related progressive professional accounting experience.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Capital assets accounting experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing input into departmental plans, priorities, and strategic direction while maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against established performance metrics, including the accurate and timely reporting of capital asset information to meet business unit and Corporate Finance requirements.
• Maintaining Oracle Fixed Assets, including capitalizing projects and calculating and recording fixed asset depreciation.
• Providing capital asset information to support annual budgets, forecasts, long-term plans, and regulatory applications.
• Preparing and delivering monthly capital expenditure reporting to support Operations, Management, and Corporate Finance, including analyzing and explaining variances against budget and forecast.
• Producing monthly account reconciliations and preparing quarterly reporting packages in collaboration with Corporate Finance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fixed Assets

Oracle Projects

General Ledger

Business Intelligence

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Highlight of the Job

We are hiring a Senior Analyst, Capital Assets [full-time, permanent] based in Edmonton, AB. We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their ‘@epcor.com’ email address to ensure appropriate consideration of internal seniority.

The Senior Analyst, Capital Assets is accountable for providing assistance with all aspects of capital assets reporting, including the maintenance of sub-ledgers for both capital assets and capital projects, and support of the capital budget, forecast and regulatory filing processes. This includes achieving accurate and timely reporting of capital assets information, for both IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory reporting. The Senior Analyst, Capital operates within established policies, standards, and guidelines while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support effective capital asset management and financial stewardship.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing input into departmental plans, priorities, and strategic direction while maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against established performance metrics, including the accurate and timely reporting of capital asset information to meet business unit and Corporate Finance requirements.
• Maintaining Oracle Fixed Assets, including capitalizing projects and calculating and recording fixed asset depreciation.
• Providing capital asset information to support annual budgets, forecasts, long-term plans, and regulatory applications.
• Preparing and delivering monthly capital expenditure reporting to support Operations, Management, and Corporate Finance, including analyzing and explaining variances against budget and forecast.
• Producing monthly account reconciliations and preparing quarterly reporting packages in collaboration with Corporate Finance.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with NACS Operations management and operational staff to support accurate project and fixed asset accounting.
• Providing guidance on the accounting treatment of capital-related transactions in accordance with Canadian GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring project costs to ensure only expenditures eligible for capitalization under IFRS and US GAAP are being recorded in the financial records.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Capital Assets function.
• Maintaining a strong internal control environment, including ensuring compliance with CSOX requirements.
• Collaborating with business areas across NACS to develop and implement standardized capital processes aligned with the Capital Investment Policy.
• Developing consistent monthly and quarterly capital reporting practices across business areas, with a focus on forecasting accuracy and effective governance.
• Supporting due diligence activities for business development initiatives and assisting with the integration of newly developed or acquired businesses and operations within North American Commercial Services.
• Performing other duties and participating in special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrating a high-performance, safety-focused, accountable, disciplined, innovative, and customer-focused approach to work while fostering collaboration and operational excellence.

What’s required to be successful:

Education & Certification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

Experience that includes:

• 4+ years of directly related progressive professional accounting experience.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Capital assets accounting experience is considered an asset.

Technical Know How

• Strong understanding of current IFRS accounting guidance and policies, with a focus on capital assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application to financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Understanding of EPCOR financial processes, including accounts payable and receiving processes, as well as capital assets reporting, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Oracle financial systems and related support applications is considered an asset, including:
• Oracle Fixed Assets
• Oracle Projects
• General Ledger
• Business Intelligence
• Adaptive Insights

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective collaboration and relationship-building abilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and financial problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and highly confidential financial information.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Wage: Starting at $5 3.92 per hour (Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement.)

Target Audience

Open to both external and internal candidates. EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your ‘@epcor.com’ email address to apply to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.