Accounting Analyst

Overview

Record financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and support month‑end reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• accounts payable
• payment processing
• journal entries
• bank reconciliation
• work orders
• vendor communication

Tasks

-Preparation of refunds, allocation of advance payments and customer deposits, as applicable, for projects in assigned business units. -Processing the release of blanket purchase orders. -Closing work orders in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with predetermined key performance indicators and coordinate variance analysis when required. -Meeting month end closing responsibilities according to pre-determined deadlines. -Control and coordinate accounts payment process by ensuring that proper procedures are followed, general ledger is accurate, and issues are investigated and resolved -Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures. -Administer the electronic A/P system. Release and reset invoices -Support special projects by gathering data as required and by participating in projects to improve performance and processes of the organization. -Reviewing work order setup and monitoring work order statuses and ensuring accuracy of both the financial information and billing instructions for assigned business units and following up with other functional areas as required. -Preparation of data to support measurement of liabilities/provisions and related support schedules. -Oversee and audit accounts payable transactions on a timely basis to ensure compliance with accounting controls -Prepare various monthly journal entries such as interbranch entries, related parties and various reallocations entries. -Responsible for performing daily reconciliation of banking transactions for all companies and laisse with bank representative and other departments as required. -Maintaining proper files and documentation for all assigned work orders. -Maintain accounts payable sub ledger including accounts payable reports, integrity reports and rollover of balances for year end. -Maintain and update monthly lease continuity schedules, record all the related transactions and follow up with the appropriate parties as required. -Preparation of assigned account reconciliations, including analysis and follow up of causes of variances. -Preparation of journal entries required for ongoing business purposes or resulting from analysis of account reconciliations. -Generate payments, reconcile to registers / reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness. -Assisting in interim and year-end audits by providing internal/external auditors with information and supporting documentation as required. -Training team members as required. -Issue stop-payments through bank when required. -Acting as resource back up to staff during absences and as required. -Communicate with vendors and staff regarding invoices, payments, statements and reconciliation of invoices to purchase orders. -Preparation of invoices for projects in assigned business units as well as the related collection activity.

Requirements

• analytical
• 5 years
• excel
• problem solving
• accounting degree
• j.d. edwards

What You Bring

-Strong analytical skills. -Minimum five (5) years related experience. -Requires advanced skills in the use of computer software programs for word processing and spreadsheet applications. -Demonstrated ability to solve problems. -Requires a minimum of a college degree in Business Administration or Accounting. -As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position. -Working towards the completion of an Accounting designation is preferred. -Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company. -Previous experience with ERP applications, J.D. Edwards preferred.

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Benefits

-We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities. -We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following: -Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days. -Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance. -We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

About Alectra Inc.

-As Canada’s largest municipally-owned electric utility by customer base, it serves over 1 million homes and businesses. -Its financial strategy includes issuing large debenture offerings and investing roughly C$300 million annually in infrastructure renewal. -Specializing in grid modernization, EV charging networks, distributed energy, sub-metering, and smart metering projects. -Through its Alectra Energy Solutions arm, it delivers turnkey EV fleet and transit electrification—installing 90+ charging stations. -Unusual breadth: combines traditional electricity distribution with cloud-based energy market platforms and behind-the-meter solutions. -Operates storm-restoration businesses across Eastern Canada and the U.S., becoming the region’s largest power-restoration firm.

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