Accountant

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