Accountant, CPA Program
Accountant, CPA Program
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About Us
Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (Brookfield) one of the worlds leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the worlds largest owners operators and developers of renewable power with $78 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower wind utility-scale solar distributed generation and storage assets extends across North America South America Europe India and China totaling over 31000 megawatts of capacity and nearly 8000 generating facilities globally.
To learn more about Brookfield visit: Renewable Power & Transition Brookfield
Come Join Us
At Brookfield Renewable we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.
About the Role
As an Accountant under our Business Services Group you will be responsible to maintain proper ledgers registers accounts journals as well as similar financial this role you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfields Business Services Group Accounting team and support the Senior Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process for a portfolio of companies;
- Determine and prepare timely and accurate general journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting;
- Issue intercompany chargeback invoices for recurring transactions (incl. billables);
- Maintain monitor and reconcile monthly general ledger reconciliations;
- Perform bank and other account reconciliations;
- Investigation/analysis of intercompany balances/chargeback issues;
- Prepare and issue external customer invoices;
- Support other departments such as Financial Reporting Financial Planning and Analysis and Consolidations in achieving successful internal and external reporting through providing variance analysis on non-complex accounts/LEs and supporting their understanding of the Accounting records;
- Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules.
- Prepare and file Canadian and US sales tax returns (incl. supporting with property tax);
- Prepare bank deposits;
- Generate and analyze monthly/quarterly financial reports;
- Provide year-end audit support to auditor questions and requests;
- Support with UAT testing on strategic initiatives or software upgrades;
- Support forecasting and budgeting initiatives;
- Perform ad hoc projects as needed during the year;
- Assist in the integration of new assets/acquisitions into the consolidated accounting andreporting process
Knowledge and Experience Required
- 2 years experience performing full-cycle accounting
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience;
- CPA designation or scheduled to take CFE within the next 12 months;
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines particularly around month and quarter end close;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities while working in a very fast paced dynamic high volume team environment;
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound professional judgment under pressure;
- Strong communication skills are required;
- Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods;
- Experience with Financial Systems such IFS Blackline IT2 OneStream or similar systems will be desired;
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset);
- Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset.
Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfields identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively. We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.
Working here you will enjoy:
At Brookfield your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary bonus structure a health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan.
- Our spaces are open dynamic and collaborative giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing our building is equipped with a modern gym bike storage and healthy snacks and drinks.
- We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.
Application Process:
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Please submit your CV and cover letter with a PDF format.
Diversity & Inclusion
Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races ethnic origins religions abilities sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process please advise us if you require any accommodation.
uitment process please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
