Senior Corporate Accountant

Emera Energy; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Halifax is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to manage financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation and has significant experience in finance. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

24/7 virtual healthcare access

Access to fitness center

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with significant related work experience.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger monitoring.
• Analyze financial statements and results.
• Collaborate with departments for financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce

CPA designation

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Excel

Job description

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Closing Date : July 30, 2025

At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America.

The Opportunity

Closing Date : July 30, 2025

At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America.

Based in Halifax Nova Scotia, EE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX : EMA). We market and trade natural gas and power and provide a full suite of energy management services.

Our Values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives. Safety and Wellness, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Environmental Responsibility are table stakes for us. In addition, our business values Commercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenship and last but not least, Fun and Celebration . If you see yourself in these Values, we have an opportunity that may interest you.

We are currently looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Finance group in a permanent position.

Key Elements Of The Role

• Accounting and financial reporting, which includes, but is not limited to :
• Preparing monthly journal entries and general ledger monitoring, including full working paper / audit file preparation, detailed account reconciliations and analysis;
• Preparing financial statements and analyzing the financial results;
• Determining appropriate accounting treatments; and
• Assisting internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits;
• Assist with preparation of EE’s semi-annual forecasts, annual budget and annual long-term forecast;
• Support in the preparation of EE’s regulatory reports and tax filings;
• Collaborating with other Emera departments to provide financial information;
• Preparing other ad hoc analysis and reports as required.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below :

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with significant related work experience and have completed an accounting designation (CPA, or its predecessor CA, CMA or CGA);
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel;
• Knowledge of the gas and power markets would be considered an asset but is not required;
• Detail oriented and possesses strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment, with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines;
• Have a solid business acumen, customer focused and is innovative, with the ability to identify and implement improved processes.

We understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to consider applying.

• In addition to interesting and challenging work amidst a great team Emera Energy offers;
• Health & Wellbeing : A comprehensive benefits plan, 24 / 7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career : Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care : Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching and; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation : Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy : The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people : a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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