Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Emera Energy is a well established and growing energy marketing and trading company in North America. For nearly twenty years we have provided innovative and customized energy management services to our customers and we are trusted by over 350 trading customers across North America. Led by an experienced team of industry executives with a proven track record of success, we currently have more then 70 employees in Canada and the USA.
The business combines a wealth of expertise and experience and technology to harness global, regional, and local market information related to commodities, generation, transmission, gas transportation and storage to realize growth opportunities.
Emera Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc., a North American leader in the transition to cleaner energy. Emera Inc. has over 7,100 employees in Canada, the USA and the Caribbean and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: EMA)
Why Join Emera Energy?
Emera Energy values people who believe that safety and health, relationships, and excellence are integral to how we work. In return, we value the diversity of our people and invest in their growth through:
- competitive compensation packages : including a comprehensive pension and benefits plan and employer-sponsored saving plans.
- opportunities for career growth : including a strategic focus on employee development plans, opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies and, sponsored education programs.
- giving back to communities : including corporate investments in the places where our people live and work; employee dollars-for-doers and fundraising-matching programs and scholarships.
Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, the Corporate Accountant is responsible for the following key responsibilities:
- 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;
- Settlement activities, including reconciliation of invoice information with counterparties, invoice payment, monitoring bank account activity, and processing invoice and settlement activity;
- Preparing government and other regulatory reports;
- Collaborating with other Emera departments to provide financial information;
- Preparing other routine and ad hoc analysis and reports.
You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Skills, Capabilities 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:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a minimum 5 years related work experience and have completed an accounting designation (CPA, or its predecessor CA, CMA or CGA), a related combination of experience and education will be considered;
- Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel;
- Knowledge of the gas and power markets would be considered an asset but not required;
- Detailed oriented and posses strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment;
- Have a solid business acumen, customer focused and comfortable working with confidential information.
At Emera, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position you speak up on health, safety, and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. A Corporate Accountant builds strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.
Reports to: Senior Corporate Accountant
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Form of Application: To apply, please click on the APPLY button at the end of the job posting, complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.
Application Deadline: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 17th, 2021. Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We’re committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including African Nova Scotians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so through a series of questions in the on-line application process.
