Senior Financial Accountant
ATCO · Calgary
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, this role is responsible for the consolidation, financial reporting, and accounting activities of ATCO EnPower. This role plays a critical part in the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, supports derivative and hedge accounting, oversees financial reporting systems, and coordinates internal and external audit requirements to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
This is a term position for a 24-month maternity leave.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Prepare consolidated financial results ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting across multiple entities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and corporate reporting deliverables
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including note disclosures and supporting documentation using Workiva
- Assist with chart of account maintenance
- Support with identifying process inefficiencies and opportunities for ERP enhancements or automation initiatives
- Support complex accounting matters by researching accounting guidance and developing practical solutions for new and evolving business challenges
- Partner with external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to inquiries
- Ad-hoc financial reporting as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- 4 - 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Experience with IFRS reporting standards and environment
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms
- Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, data analysis, and lookups
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive issues through to resolution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a multi-entity organization
- Experience supporting a public-company reporting environment
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and business processes in a complex environment
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.
ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.