Job Description

Overview

The Financial Accountant maintains the integrity of the General Ledger and has a substantial role in managing the monthly financial statement process and completing the year-end financial statements, while operating at a senior system security level.

EFFORT

• Job requires considerable attention to detail to ensure accuracy with figures.
• Job involves the ability to respond to high volume and variety of tasks.
• Job requires the ability to prioritize the tasks and respond in a timely manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are normal open office environment.
• Work outside normal office hours is frequently required.
• Travel may be required, including travel to remote communities in small aircraft and the possibility of extended travel due to weather conditions.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all Corporation information that comes to the incumbent\xe2\x80\x99s attention as a result of his/her employment with the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.

Responsibilities

In a team based organizational and management structure, under the direction of the Controller:

• Provide complete and accurate financial records and reports in accordance with established Cooperative Accounting Policies and Procedures, in accordance with FERC Uniform System of Accounts and Public Sector Accounting Standards .
• Assist in the preparation of NT Hydro\xe2\x80\x99s regulated and non-regulated monthly financial statements including preparing and distributing the financial statements, preparing & analyzing balance sheet reconciliations & lead sheets, and ensuring the reports are updated to reflect new reporting relationships, cost center changes, etc.
• Coordinates and manages the month-end cut-off process for NT Hydro and its subsidiaries for monthly financial reporting.
• Perform various cost analyses and prepare reports for management as requested.
• Research and coordinates presentation material for Controller; responsible for the accuracy of information and appropriateness of presentation.
• Assists in the planning and co-ordination of the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s year end external audit. Prepares year-end working papers and interacts with the external auditors as required.
• Administers the General Ledger\xe2\x80\x99s integrity of data with the various subledgers - Payroll, Inventory, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Billings, Job Cost, Contract Management and Fixed Assets.
• Maintains the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Chart of Accounts. Provides training and fields inquiries regarding the code of accounts.
• Creates and maintains general ledger requirements for new business initiatives including the financial administration of the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s contractual arrangement for Engineering and other services as well as the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s subsidiaries.
• Provides advice, support and recommended courses of action to other groups in the Corporation on resolving financial problems and priorities and advice on coding and allocation issues.
• Provides assistance on financial information for regulatory submissions.
• Assists the other members of the group in special projects by gathering data, formatting data and conducting basic analysis.
• Initiates, develops, implements and monitors compliance with Finance policies.
• Evaluates training requirements for the General Ledger application and the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s report writing tool. Develop and present training programs.
• Provides training to and receives training from co-workers in financial functions such as monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Participates in group meetings as required, and in accordance with the principles of team management, to determine department objectives, provide input to group planning, and to assess and coordinate department workload and priorities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in business, accounting, finance or economics and related experience; or a diploma in business/accounting and/or economics with minimum 3 years accounting experience; or be enrolled in a recognized accounting program with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems is required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Requires advanced knowledge of excel spreadsheets.
• Requires experience with working paper and financial statements preparation.
• Co-ordinating work in a team environment.
• Requires a high level of organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Experience with computer generated report programs would be preferred.
• Experience in Great Plains environment would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) accounting would be an asset.
• Must undergo a successful criminal record check.

This is a bargaining unit position. Salary for this position ranges from $55.83/hr - $67.85/hr. plus location allowance of approximately $4,642 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan.

Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online portal in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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