Accountant (12 month contract)

Overview

Maintain ledgers, close books, and support accounting functions for renewable assets.

Key Responsibilities

• variance analysis
• ppe accounting
• journal entries
• financial close
• gl reconciliation
• reporting packages

Tasks

As an Accountant under our Business Services Group, you will be responsible to maintain proper ledgers, registers, accounts, journals as well as similar financial records. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with members of Brookfield’s Business Services Group Accounting team and support the Senior Accountant. -Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance analyses; -Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules; -Investigation/analysis of intercompany balances/chargeback issues; -Prepare and collaborate on budget and forecast inputs; -Determine and prepare timely and accurate general journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting; -Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for a portfolio of companies; -Propose, design and implement process improvements. -Maintain financial reporting process documentation; -Research and analyze accounting treatment for routine transactions; -Support year-end audit procedures; -Analyze and prepare general ledger accounting reconciliations; -Analyze and prepare financial reporting packages -Execute internal control procedures

Requirements

• cpa
• 2+ years
• financial systems
• ms excel
• ifrs/gaap
• communication

What You Bring

Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively. -CPA designation or scheduled to take the CFE within the next 12 months -Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods; -2+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting -Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound professional judgment under pressure; -Experience with Financial Systems such IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream or similar systems will be desired; -Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset. -Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly around month and quarter end close; -Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset); -Strong communication skills are required; -Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities while working in a very fast paced, dynamic, high volume team environment; -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience; -Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

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Benefits

-Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your well-being, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks. -We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.

About Brookfield Renewable

-Borne from Brookfield’s hydro legacy, it now commands one of the world’s largest renewable power fleets. -Woven its story through iconic acquisitions—from hydro plants in Brazil to wind farms in Ireland. -Typical projects include sprawling hydroelectric dams, large wind farms, utility-scale solar parks, and grid-balancing storage. -Specializes in hydropower roots while rapidly expanding in wind, solar, and storage to meet modern power demands. -Unusually, supplies power backed by long-term contracts linked to inflation, providing durable, inflation-protected cash flow.

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