Senior Corporate Accountant

BluEarth Renewables Career; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Calgary seeks a seasoned accounting professional with a CPA designation. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining corporate accounting records, and working in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of experience and strong organizational and communication skills, thriving in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Engaging and fun work atmosphere

Exposure to various facets of the company

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years recent and proven corporate accounting experience.
• Experience working within a complex, dynamic, and multi-entity environment.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records for consolidated balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing complex journal entries and financial statements.
• Creating documentation for accounting processes and policies.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent critical thinking skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA)

Job description

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate records for consolidated balance sheet accounts;
• Preparing complex journal entries;
• Reviewing cash-related and other journal entries prepared by team members;
• Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements;
• Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated cash flows;
• Preparing quarterly binder and supporting working papers as well as reviewing documentation prepared by other team members;
• Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual standalone entity financial statements and cash flows;
• Preparing quarterly and annual US GAAP standalone financial statements;
• Preparing and coordinating complex accounting transactions that occur in the year;
• Creating and maintaining documentation for accounting processes and policies;
• Creating, maintaining and/or revising system-generated accounting reports;
• Liaising with other functional groups on accounting matters as required;
• Upholding and promoting the Company’s core values; and
• Other tasks and duties as required.

Education

• A recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion is required.

Experience

• Minimum eight (8) years recent and proven corporate accounting experience including consolidation;
• Experience working within a complex, dynamic, and multi-entity environment;
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good understanding of financial processes; and
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent eye for accuracy;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems;
• Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment;
• Thrives in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability and desire to create or modify processes for new business conditions;
• Ability to switch gears quickly and effectively utilize resources to get the job done;
• Ability to exercise sound and critical judgement, show initiative, and be proactive;
• Highly detail-oriented with an ability to focus on the ‘big picture’;
• Displays professionalism and strong ethics; is reliable and trustworthy;
• Practical, communicative, organized, directive, and flexible;
• Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture; and
• Enthusiasm for both the Position and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work outside regular business hours when required.

Core Attractions

• Working for a well-capitalized leader in the Canadian renewable energy industry, with a track record of success;
• Working in a collegial, open, engaging, and fun atmosphere with a strongly aligned team;
• Exposure to many facets of the Company;
• The opportunity to make a significant, meaningful difference to the Company through diversity of job activities and responsibilities; and
• Achieve career growth within a growing and evolving company.