“To be Canada's most trusted and innovative utility - leading in the energy transition”

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the ratepayers and citizens of Saint John New Brunswick since 1922. Our team has been recognized for energy innovation, leadership, and excellence by Electricity Canada, the International Smart Grid Network, and the Smart Energy Project.

We are a community owned utility that cares, above all, about people. We are relentless in our goal to provide our customers with convenient, reliable energy choices that provide comfort, save money, and help protect the environment. We care about our teams, we care about the communities we serve and we care about the province where we work and live – we invest in them every day. In all that we do, we seek to leave the world a better place.

Saint John Energy is guided by the principles of: Safety & Wellness, Customer & Community, Integrity, and Bravery. Safety is more than a core value – it’s a way of life at Saint John Energy, demonstrated every day through our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers and community.

Saint John Energy is inviting applications for the term position of "Accountant" to cover an upcoming maternity leave. Applications will be accepted until July 6th at 11:00am. It is expected that this position will last 12-14 months beginning in late July or early August 2026.

The Intermediate Accountant position performs financial and administrative duties primarily related to Fixed Assets, General Ledger maintenance, Job Cost accounting, Miscellaneous Billing, and other financial related tasks as required by the Finance Department.

The core responsibilities for this role include:

Fixed Asset set up, accounting and administration: Review completed work orders/projects monthly and set up required fixed assets ensuring correct and complete information Run monthly depreciation routines Retire identified assets on a monthly basis Review exception listing and administer unassigned assets Maintain Fixed Asset continuity schedules General Ledger and other accounting tasks: Make journal entries as required Reconciliation of accounts as required Assist with audit preparation Provide administrative support to the Manager of Finance and Accountant as required. Provide analysis and information for Financial Statement preparation. Reconcile and record postage and prepaid expenses to sub ledger. Balance work in progress sub-ledger to the General Ledger Keep real life vehicle assignments true to general ledger system Provide monthly employee cellphone cost analysis Provide reports and support for special projects Reconcile Accounts Receivable trial balance to General Ledger (monthly) Prepare monthly P&L Statements for each department for distribution to management. Perform back-up Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Billing system administration Perform back-up Job Cost Administration tasks