Accountant (12 month contract)

National Capital Region
National Capital Region
41 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1, CAN

National Capital Region
National Capital Region
41 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1, CAN

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $102 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling almost 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and over 7,000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for a portfolio of companies;
  • Determine and prepare timely and accurate general journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting;
  • Issue intercompany chargeback invoices for recurring transactions (incl. billables);
  • Maintain, monitor and reconcile monthly general ledger reconciliations;
  • Perform bank and other account reconciliations;
  • Investigation/analysis of intercompany balances/chargeback issues;
  • Prepare and issue external customer invoices;
• Support other departments such as Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Consolidations in achieving successful internal and external reporting through providing variance analysis on non-complex accounts/LEs and supporting their understanding of the Accounting records;
• Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare and file Canadian and US sales tax returns (incl. supporting with property tax);
• Generate and analyze monthly/quarterly financial reports;
• Provide year-end audit support to auditor questions and requests;
• Support with UAT testing on strategic initiatives or software upgrades;
• Support forecasting and budgeting initiatives;
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed during the year;
• Assist in the integration of new assets/acquisitions into the consolidated accounting andreporting process

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly around month and quarter end close;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities while working in a very fast paced, dynamic, high volume team environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound professional judgment under pressure;
• Strong communication skills are required;
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods;
• Experience with Financial Systems such IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream or similar systems will be desired;
• 3+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience;
• CPA designation or very near completion;
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset);
• Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset.

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 3 days to perform most effectively. We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.

Working here, you will enjoy:

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, a health benefits program.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.