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Accountant

Calgary, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

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

About the role

Key Responsibilities Include

  • 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

  • Review customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition

  • Create invoice models for new power purchase

  • 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

  • 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 five (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
  • 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

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
  • Achieve career growth within a growing and evolving company

About BluEarth Renewables

Renewable Energy Power Generation
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We bring together extraordinary people with the power to change the future™ by delivering renewable energy to the power grid every day. We are a leading, independent power producer that develops, builds, owns and operates wind, hydro, solar and storage facilities across North America.