Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting (15 Months Term)

Original job posting

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial results for ATCO Energy Ltd. This includes managing month-end accounting cycles, commodity settlements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Job details

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join our diverse and vibrant team and become part of the ATCO family. ATCO Energy operates two lines of business comprising its Energy and Home Services division and Blue Flame Kitchen. We like to call ourselves the A-Team! This role focuses on... Reporting to the Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial results for ATCO Energy Ltd. You will provide accounting support for gas and electricity wholesale transactions, including commodity settlements, month-end accounting, account reconciliations, management reporting, government filings, internal controls, and external audit requirements. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance colleagues and business partners across the organization. On a daily basis, you’ll... Financial Reporting & Month-End Accounting * Complete the full month-end accounting cycle, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. * Prepare and analyze accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results within established timelines. * Prepare management and financial reporting packages, including audit pack materials, business unit reporting, variance analysis, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Financial Analysis * Review and analyze electricity and natural gas commodity activity, including settlements with the AESO and third-party counterparties. * Investigate settlement differences, accounting discrepancies, and financial variances, and coordinate their timely resolution. Compliance, Audit & Technical Accounting * Prepare monthly and annual government filings accurately and within established timelines. * Prepare clear, complete, and well-supported working papers for internal and external audit purposes. * Interpret and apply relevant accounting standards, policies, and internal accounting guidelines to business transactions. Other Responsibilities * Support ad hoc projects, analyses, and business initiatives as required. * Perform other related responsibilities that are consistent with the purpose and level of the position. * Collaborate with FP&A in the development of business plans, forecasts, and related financial analyses, as required. Who you are: * A detail-oriented accounting professional with strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment. * Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities while meeting multiple deadlines. * A collaborative team member who builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially focused retail environment. * Curious and improvement-minded, with a willingness to contribute ideas and strengthen processes. What you have: * An undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field. * A recognized Canadian professional accounting designation, such as a CPA, or an equivalent internationally recognized professional accounting designation. * A minimum of five years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience. * Strong knowledge of financial accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial controls, and financial reporting. * Experience with full-cycle month-end accounting and financial and management reporting. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting systems. * Experience with Oracle ERP Production is considered an asset. * Experience in Alberta’s retail electricity and natural gas industry is considered an asset but is not required. Why ATCO Energy? At ATCO Energy, we’re purpose-driven to help customers feel comfortable and confident in their homes. Every day, we lean on our core values to shape the future of our industry with a trailblazing spirit in a fast-paced and agile environment. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority as we recruit team members who thrive in collaborative problem-solving and share a desire to make a difference. * Term employee benefits for the duration of the 15-month term. * Competitive compensation and access to eligible employee programs. * Opportunities to give back through volunteering and charitable initiatives. * A collaborative environment that supports learning, connection, and continuous improvement. * Well-being resources and programs that support employees and their families. This role is located in Calgary, Alberta.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial results for ATCO Energy Ltd. This includes managing month-end accounting cycles, commodity settlements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a recognized professional accounting designation such as a CPA. A minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience and strong proficiency in financial reporting systems are required.

Benefits

• Term employee benefits • Competitive compensation • Employee programs • Volunteering initiatives • Charitable initiatives • Well-being resources

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial reporting
• Month-end accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Financial analysis
• Commodity settlements
• Variance analysis
• Internal controls
• External audit
• Government filings
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle ERP
• Analytical skills
• Professional judgment
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Financial accounting
• Natural Gas
• Account Reconciliation
• Compliance Auditing
• Financial Controls
• Management Reporting
• Month-End Closing
• Curiosity
• Variance Analysis
• Accounting Cycle
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accruals
• Annual Reports
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Quality Auditing
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Settlement
• Forecasting
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Technical Accounting
• Wholesaling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Retail
• Financial Reporting Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors