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Intermediate Accountant

Emera1 day ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Paid study time for CPA candidates
Exam time off and cost reimbursement
24/7 virtual health care access

About the role

The Opportunity

Company Department: Emera Inc, Corporate External Reporting Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Closing Date: October 5, 2025 At Emera Inc (TSX:EMA), you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our upbeat and collaborative team. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting this role will give an early career accountant exposure to a high performing team focused on producing quality financial reporting using first class processes and systems

More specifically in this role you will be responsible for:

  • Preparation of sections of Emera’s quarterly financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD&A);
  • Assisting with preparation of Emera’s consolidated financial results on a monthly basis using Emera’s consolidation software;
  • Preparation of variance analysis reporting on a quarterly basis;
  • Preparation of government reports;
  • Preparation and analysis of financial results;
  • Working with other departments to gather and provide information;
  • Preparing routine and ad hoc reports and other accounting and special project responsibilities as assigned;
  • Acting as back up and support for other team members where applicable; and
  • Responsible for execution of internal controls as assigned.

Competencies, Skills and Experience: As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

  • You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related role and have completed, or be actively working toward a professional accounting designation (CPA). A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • You demonstrate strong relationship skills and the ability to work well with people at various levels within the organization;
  • Detail oriented and possesses strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
  • Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment with the ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines;
  • You have the willingness to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to identifying continuous improvements and efficiencies and are comfortable working with confidential information;
  • Proficient in the MS Office Suite of software and have experience with financial reporting systems and are comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets and reports.

Why Join Emera? Comprehensive CPA Program Support: For those working towards their CPA designation in an applicable role, Emera offers a package that includes paid study time, time off for exams and reimbursement of costs on completion of modules.

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 & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity Equity & 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.

About Emera

Utilities
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From a single electric utility, Emera Inc. has grown into a North American energy leader. With investments and operations in Canada, the US and the Caribbean, we remain proudly headquartered at home, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and our role in the clean energy transition is something we don’t take lightly. We continue to make the significant clean energy investments that are required to meet our decarbonization targets, while also enhancing reliability and minimizing the cost impacts on customers.

While we’re proud of the progress we’ve made, the clean energy transition is complex, and we know there are significant challenges ahead— challenges that we’re committed to addressing thanks to the dedication of our expert team of over 7,000 people. Our Atlantic Canadian values have remained with us as we've grown and have guided us as we’ve built an Emera that’s innovative, trusted and reliable. We’re always excited to welcome new team members who share our values and are committed to helping us shape a cleaner energy future.

Affiliated Companies: Nova Scotia Power - Emera Newfoundland & Labrador - Emera New Brunswick - Emera Energy - Emera Technologies - New Mexico Gas - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric - Grand Bahama Power - Barbados Light & Power