Senior Corporate Accountant

Key Responsibilities Include

- Maintaining accurate records for consolidated balance sheet accounts;

- Preparing complex journal entries;

- Reviewing cash-related and other journal entries prepared by team members;

- Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements;

- Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated cash flows;

- Preparing quarterly binder and supporting working papers as well as reviewing documentation prepared by other team members;

- Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual standalone entity financial statements and cash flows;

- Preparing quarterly and annual US GAAP standalone financial statements;

- Preparing and coordinating complex accounting transactions that occur in the year;

- Creating and maintaining documentation for accounting processes and policies;

- Creating, maintaining and/or revising system-generated accounting reports;

- Liaising with other functional groups on accounting matters as required;

- Upholding and promoting the Company’s core values; and

- Other tasks and duties as required.

Education

- A recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion is required.

Experience

- Minimum eight (8) years recent and proven corporate accounting experience including consolidation;

- Experience working within a complex, dynamic, and multi-entity environment;

- Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good understanding of financial processes; and

- Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent eye for accuracy;

- Strong communication skills, both oral and written;

- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems;

- Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment;

- 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;

- Highly detail-oriented with an ability to focus on the ‘big picture’;

- Displays professionalism and strong ethics; is reliable and trustworthy;

- Practical, communicative, organized, directive, and flexible;

- Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture; and

- Enthusiasm for both the Position and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision.

Job Requirements

- Ability to work outside regular business hours when required.

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; and

- Achieve career growth within a growing and evolving company.