Utility Accountant

Company Biography

As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.

With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We’re driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities

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At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our communit

y.

Primary Dut

iesThe Utility Accountant contributes and supports the smooth delivery of assigned financial services across the corporation of Utilities Kingston. The incumbent is responsible for preparing, reporting and subsequent analysis and troubleshooting of reports for internal customers, preparing and supporting external reports to meet reporting requirements to regulating bodies, account reconciliations, coordinating the work order process with internal stakeholders, managing the process of billing for our fibre utility, participates in annual external audit process and other duties as requir

ed.

Major Responsibilit

1. ies:Prepare and reconcile capital and recoverable projects, and fibre bill

2. ing.Prepare operating and capital accounting records and financial statements ensuring conformance to reporting and procedural standa

3. rds.Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal cont

4. rol.Prepare monthly transactions and journal ent

5. riesReconcile accounts and prepare remittan

6. ces.Review, document and streamline financial proces

7. ses.Allocate costs booked to appropriate utility accou

8. nts.Assist with management of Accounts Paya

9. ble.Provide support to organization for financial management syst

10. ems.Complete Statistics Canada monthly and annual surveys and other reporting as requi

red.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Req

1. uiredAdvanced MS Excel s

2. killsAdvanced ability to apply business analysis techniques to complex pro

3. jectsAdvanced analytical s

4. killsAttention to detail with a high degree of acc

5. uracyStrong organizational s

6. killsStrong customer service s

7. killsAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and wr

8. ittenAdvanced ability to work independently and as a team p

layer

Know

1. ledge:Advanced knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards

2. (IFRS)Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the specialized regulatory accounting framework as outlined in the Ontario Energy Board’s Accounting Procedures Ha

3. ndbookBasic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individuals, the organization and operational requir

ements

Expe

1. rience:Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration with a focus in acc

2. ountingCPA designation is a

3. n assetMinimum 3-5 years’ accounting experience performing financial accounting and a

nalysis

Closing S

tatementYour resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the p

osition.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon

request.

Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston

community.

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be

contacted.