Accountant

About the Role Brookfield Renewable is looking for an Accountant who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can multi-task in a growing Accounting department. 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 Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting and financial close process for a portfolio of trading, operating, financing, and holding companies;Prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required in completing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process;Maintain, monitor and reconcile monthly general ledger reconciliations and documentation;Perform bank and other account reconciliationsPrepare and process intercompany and external customer invoices and settlement of intercompany balances;Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules.Work with the Senior Accountant to support other departments such as Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Consolidations in achieving successful internal and external reporting through providing variance analysis and supporting their understanding of the Accounting records.Prepare Canadian and US sales tax returns as requiredGenerate monthly financial reports and quarterly reporting packagesProvide year-end audit support to auditor questions and requests. Knowledge and Experience Required 3+ years experience performing full-cycle accountingBachelor’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