Atco Ltd. Looking for Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting at Calgary, AB Full Time

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! A team committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care for our communities and each other, and we are committed to showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage diversity, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.

Do you want to be part of the Canada’s exciting energy transition through the development of energy storage, renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with strong business acumen and a customer service approach, we are looking for you to join our team and share our vision, commitment and values. ATCO Energy Solutions (AES) represents a diverse collection of assets strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers. AES holds a competitive position in the Alberta Industrial Heartland through via the delivery of natural gas liquids storage and industrial water solutions. In addition, AES owns, operates, and optimizes strategic non-utility energy assets such as natural gas storage, natural gas pipelines, power lines, hydro-power generation, EV charging stations, and northern energy solutions. This diversity uniquely positions AES to execute on its core vision of ‘Delivering Inspired Energy Solutions for a Better World’ and will position ATCO as a leader in this generational energy transformation.

If you’re someone who has strong reporting, analytical and communication skills, loves preparing monthly cash forecasts and assisting in the business plan and forecasting process – we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant – Financial Reporting to join us in the exciting work we do in Energy and Infrastructure. You will work with centralized accounting teams. It’ll be your responsibility to prepare and distribute monthly financial reports for senior management. In this position, you also get to review quarterly and annual internal and external reporting and prepare key reports including consolidated project update

What Else You Get To Do:

Reporting & Consolidation

Responsible for and assist with the preparation of financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Key activities include:

• Preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reports including explaining variances between actual, business plan, forecasts and prior periods as required by management.
• Work with the Executive team and provide key project updates.
• Working closely with international and domestic teams to provide quality control and understand the key drivers of the financials while explaining variances as well as auditors.
• Collaborating closely with the Corporate consolidation and investor relations group to assist with the preparation of external reporting: MD&A, AIF, Financial statements.
• Assisting with ad-hoc analysis and special projects.

Accounting & Financial

Responsible for performing day-to-day accounting functions providing on SG&A cost centers. Key activities include:

• Month end journal entries and accruals; recurring and ad hoc reconciliations.
• Monthly meetings with management and individual cost center owners.
• Periodic payroll analysis
• Prepare or assist with budgets and financial forecasts.

Process Improvements/Efficiencies/Strategic System Use

Focuses on process improvements/efficiencies while upholding data integrity and output accuracy for the entire company, including:

• Supporting modernization of data collection, analysis, and automation of processes
• Understanding and promoting best use of financial systems for data and financial analysis
• Integrated problem solving and efficient processes related to financial accounting and reporting
• Applying knowledge, initiative and strong interpersonal skills to:
• Provide quality reports and deliverables
• Prepare insightful analysis to cross-functional teams
• Support junior members of the accounting team
• Communicates accounting policies, procedures and practices to non-financial personnel

Who You Are:

• Minimum Undergraduate degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is required
• Typically a minimum 3 years of experience post-designation
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and produces accurate, high quality work
• Works independently with minimal supervision applying good judgment and strong decision making
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex accounting processes
• Intermediate to Advanced Oracle and Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, graphs, ad-hoc reporting etc.)
• Highly motivated to learn and takes initiative to advance business knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills considered an asset

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Energy is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members’ unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn’t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life’s essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.