Intermediate Accountant

Job title:

Intermediate Accountant

Company

Emera Energy

Job description

The Opportunity:Company: Emera EnergyLocation: Halifax, Nova ScotiaClosing Date: June 30, 2025At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America.Based in Halifax Nova Scotia, EE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA). We Market and Trade Natural Gas and Power and provide a full suite of energy management services.Our Values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives. Safety and Wellness, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Environmental Responsibility are table stakes for us. In addition, our business values Commercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenship and last but not least, Fun and Celebration. If you see yourself in these Values, we have an opportunity that may interest you.We are currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Trading, Financial Reporting, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for the following key responsibilities:As an Intermediate Accountant you will:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger monitoring, including full working paper/audit file preparation, detailed account reconciliations and analysis;
• Action settlement activities, including reconciliation of invoice information with counterparties, invoice payment, monitoring bank account activity, and processing invoice and settlement activity;
• Work closely with other departments within EE to resolve any settlement discrepancies;
• Prepare government and other regulatory reports related to EE’s business;
• Provide a high level of customer service, mainly via telephone and email;
• Prepare other routine and ad hoc analysis and reports.

What skills will make you successful?You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related role and have completed, or be actively working toward a professional accounting designation (CPA). A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Detailed oriented and possess strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment;
• Have a solid business acumen, customer focused and comfortable working with confidential information.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel;

We understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to consider applying.Why join our team?In addition to interesting and challenging work amidst a great team, Emera Energy offers:

• Comprehensive CPA Program Support: For those working towards their CPA designation in an applicable role, Emera offers a package that includes paid study time, time off for exams and reimbursement of costs on completion of modules.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Programs: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera Energy we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

Expected salary

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:44:26 GMT

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