Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our Oakville team.

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, the Accounting Analyst will be responsible for full cycle accounting responsibilities, owning and completing the month-end process for corporate and consolidation.

The Accounting Analyst will also lead the cash flow forecasting function of the treasury team, acting as the go-to person in understanding and reporting the consolidated cash position of Spark on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

What will do you as the Accounting Analyst?

• Maintain account balances and bank statements
• Manage general ledger and own month-end / year-end close processes including lease accounting
• Manage group intercompany elimination on a monthly basis
• Manage cash flow forecast / actuals at a consolidated level, updating actuals and forecasts
• Prepare cash flow reports required for internal / external stakeholders
• Corporate bank reconciliations, including credit card reconciliation for corporate credit cards
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Record financial information for analysis
• Assist Manager, FP&A in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for senior management
• Advise on procedure and financial management
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency
• Assist with audits and taxes, ensuring continuity with leadsheet and procedures
• Prepare financial reports for taxes regulatory agencies, and stockholders
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks :

• Diverse customer base-including : industrial, commercial and institutional
• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
• much more

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for :

• University education in Accounting
• Working towards completion of CPA (or equivalent) accounting designation
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a bookkeeping and / or junior accountant capacity
• Experience in Netsuite is a strong asset
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize assigned tasks

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America.

We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.