Complex Accounting Accountant

Pembina Pipeline Corporation•Calgary, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Calgary office is recruiting for an Accountant, Complex Accounting to join the team. This position reports to the Manager, Capital Assets & Complex Accounting in the Accounting Service Unit, part of Pembina’s Financial Services Division. Accounting Services provides financial reporting and accounting leadership across Pembina's Service Units and is responsible for the preparation and compilation of Pembina's consolidated financial statements, notes, MD&A, and operational highlights. The team is also responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to accounting policies, review and analysis of new accounting standards and interpretations, accounting for capital assets, legal entity reporting and regulatory compliance and maintaining SAP FI/CO data integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance along with a CPA – CA accounting designation
Minimum of 2 years’ post designation experience
Comfortable with understanding and learning accounting systems (SAP and related consolidation system, BPC experience an asset, PowerPlan Leasing Software)
Ability to work in a fast paced, hardworking, environment where successful employees are comfortably embracing change as a standard
The ability to identify key IFRS financial reporting issues through practical application of accounting and operational knowledge
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a quick learner who is self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines in a continuously changing environment
Effective communication, organization, and team-building skills complemented by a strong work ethic
The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in quarter-end and year-end reporting, including external financial reporting would be an asset

Responsibilities

Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement files and working papers while maintaining a solid working knowledge of IFRS reporting and disclosure requirements for Leasing and Capital Asset
Develop a high degree of comfort with key systems; including but not limited to SAP, PowerPlan, and Analysis for Office
Help maintain lease accounting system: assisting in performing enhancements to current system for continuous improvement and enhancements of the software
Coordinating with the Asset Teams and Service Units within Pembina for identifying new leases and maintaining lease accounting
Annual budget and monthly forecasting as it relates to complex accounting areas, including Net Investment Leases (NIL), and Right-of-Use Asset (ROU)
Support the Specialists and Senior Accountants in preparation and delivery of the monthly internal and quarterly external reporting packages with specific focus Leasing and Capital Assets
Desire and drive to understand relevant and future IFRS as it relates to Leasing and Capital Assets
Support and maintain open communication with all departments including but not limited to Accounting Policy, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Planning
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Asset Teams and Financial Planning and Analysis teams
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of complex accounting topics to meet internal and external reporting requirements
Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”.
Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace
Support other areas of the team, as needed