Senior Operations Accountant
Apply NowCompany: BluEarth Renewables
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
Key functions include:
Education
Minimum post-secondary accounting education with preference given to candidates who are pursuing or have completed a Canadian accounting designation (CPA).
Experience
Personal Characteristics & Skills
Job Requirements
- Support revenue cycle accounting for all operating entities, including but not limited to:
- Prepare revenue invoicing and related communications
- Record and prepare journal entries for environmental attributes and deferred revenue
- Prepare royalty accruals and related communications
- Prepare accruals and reconciliations at period ends
- Maintain and reconcile revenue-related accounts, including deferred revenue and accounts receivable.
- Review customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
- Create invoice models for new power purchase agreements.
- Support the quarterly and annual preparation of the standalone financial statements and notes
- Maintain documentation for operational accounting processes and policies related to revenue processes
- Review of operational employee expense reports
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Liaising with other functional groups on accounting matters as required
- Provide assistance to the accounting team as required
- Upholding and promoting the Company's core values
- Other tasks and duties as required
Education
Minimum post-secondary accounting education with preference given to candidates who are pursuing or have completed a Canadian accounting designation (CPA).
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of proven accounting experience in industry or public practice
- Experience in journal entry preparation is a must
- Experience with revenue and invoicing is a must
- Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good understanding of financial processes
- Experience working in a complex, dynamic, and multi-entity environment
- Experience working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Personal Characteristics & Skills
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting software
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent data entry skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- 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
- Displays professionalism and strong ethics; is reliable and trustworthy
- Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture
- Enthusiasm for both the position and BluEarth's initiatives and vision
Job Requirements
- Ability to work outside regular business hours when required.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.