Accountant, Complex Accounting

Pembina Pipeline Corporation • Calgary, AB

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider with over 65 years of experience. We own pipelines, gathering and processing facilities, and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations span the hydrocarbon value chain, offering comprehensive midstream and marketing services. We are an organization that values safety, trustworthiness, respect, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Pembina fosters a diverse and inclusive working environment that recognizes and empowers employees, providing a positive and engaging experience. Safety is paramount, and compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations, including Life Saving Rules, is a requirement. This position reports to the Manager, Capital Assets & Complex Accounting within the Accounting Service Unit of Pembina’s Financial Services Division. The Accounting Services team provides financial reporting and accounting leadership, prepares consolidated financial statements, notes, MD&A, and operational highlights. The team also establishes and ensures adherence to accounting policies, reviews new accounting standards, handles capital asset accounting, legal entity reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintains 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.
• The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in quarter-end and year-end reporting, including external financial reporting would be an asset
• BPC experience an asset
• PowerPlan Leasing Software

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.

Benefits

• Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level