Junior Environmental Accountant

Newson Brown Acoustics LLC, now RWDI; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Learning Spending Account

Fitness Spending Account

Career paths and opportunities to grow

Job summary

RWDI, a global climate and performance engineering firm, is hiring a Junior Environmental Accountant for its London, ON office. This role supports the Stewardship/GHG/CSR Delivery team with day-to-day green accounting for high-profile North American clients and requires detail-oriented, collaborative professionals.

The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in business or accounting, experience in accounting processes, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Business/Accounting degree or Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience in business processes and accounting responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and meet schedules.
• Attention to detail while balancing client needs and the bigger picture.
• CPA enrollment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day execution of green accounting processes for high-profile North American clients.
• Maintain attention to detail while focusing on client needs and big picture.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships and report milestones.
• Handle client Environmental Stewardship Management Systems from planning to compliance reporting.
• Support program assessment plans and audit work for clients.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate Business / Accounting degree or Diploma

CPA enrollment would be an asset

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Careers at

Junior Environmental Accountant

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than anyone person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking a Junior Environmental Accountant to join the Stewardship/GHG/CSR Delivery team in our London office.

Department Stewardship to Sustainability & GHG Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location London, ON Workplace type Onsite Compensation CA$45,400 - CA$60,000 / year Reporting To George Jaikaran

Key Responsibilities

The Role Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Day-to-day execution of green accounting processes for a variety of high-profile clients in North America
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while retaining focus on client needs and the bigger picture
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships; meet and exceed client expectations, report milestones
• Responsible for handling specific client Environmental Stewardship Management Systems from planning & forecast estimates to compliance reporting across all provincial regulatory territories
• Carry out ongoing program assessment plans and support peer client site audit work
• Address all regulatory authority reporting, enquiry and 3rd party audit requests
• Ensure Quality Assurances are completed and documented according to company standards and client scope
• Travel to client sites required to conduct site assessments and second party audits

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are currently accepting applications from Accountants/Analysts with the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in business processes and accounting responsibilities
• A minimum of an Undergraduate Business / Accounting degree or Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a fast-paced team and environment
• Results oriented with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while successfully meeting schedules; balancing unplanned client requests
• Ability to prepare detailed working papers in an accurate, complete and timely manner
• An aptitude for practical problem solving
• Desire and ability to work in and contribute to technical delivery teams
• Excellent team collaboration skills and experience

Candidates Should Also Possess

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and knowledge of MS Access an asset
• Execute & coordinate assessment and audit processes – both systems and process
• Proactive and self-directed individual with strong organizational skills particularly time management and work planning
• Ability to understand the impact on client operations and financials
• Enrollment in CPA program would be an asset

Job Benefits

What We Offer

• An opportunity to redefine possible
• Salary range: $45,000 – $60,000
• Group health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.

AI is not used in the recruitment process.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.