Corporate Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, the Corporate Accountant is a member of the Finance team and plays a key role in the preparation and review of NSPI’s financial results and reporting.

• Supporting the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes to ensure financial results are complete and accurate,
• Supporting the monthly processing and reporting of affiliate transactions,
• Preparation and/or review of account reconciliations and related financial analysis,
• Completion of monthly internal control procedures in a timely manner,
• Assisting with the preparation of the Company’s quarterly and annual external Financial Statements, Notes and Management Discussion and Analysis; as well as other quarterly deliverables,
• Assisting the Company’s external auditors during the quarterly reviews and annual audit,
• Working with other departments to provide information as required, and
• Other accounting and special project responsibilities as assigned.

The successful candidate will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

• The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or commerce with a minimum of five years of progressive experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes and reporting.
• You will possess or be enrolled in a program to obtain a professional accounting designation. A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
• You will have experience with financial reporting systems and with Excel (knowledge of Oracle would be considered an asset).
• You must be highly motivated, adept in technical accounting, detailed oriented and possess strong leadership, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• You are able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines.
• The successful candidate also possesses solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and is innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

At the Emera Group of Companies , you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.  

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 13th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

Flexibility : Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.

Health & Wellbeing : 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 center, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

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, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation : Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of  , and  . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we  strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the   . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.