Accountant

Brookfield • Gatineau, QC

83d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience performing full-cycle accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in relevant work experience;
• CPA designation or scheduled to take the CFE within the next 12 months
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly around month and quarter end close;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities while working in a very fast paced, dynamic, high volume team environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply sound professional judgment under pressure;
• Strong communication skills are required;
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed at quarter end or during peak periods;
• Strong MS Excel skills (including vlookup and pivot tables) with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Financial Systems such IFS, Blackline, IT2, OneStream or similar systems will be desired;
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and US GAAP is an asset);
• Experience in working in a public listed companies (in US or Canada) will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for a portfolio of companies;
• Determine and prepare timely and accurate general journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting;
• Analyze and prepare general ledger accounting reconciliations;
• Investigation/analysis of intercompany balances/chargeback issues;
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance analyses;
• Analyze and prepare financial reporting packages
• Account for PPE additions and disposals and maintain CWIP and fixed asset schedules;
• Prepare and collaborate on budget and forecast inputs;
• Support year-end audit procedures;
• Research and analyze accounting treatment for routine transactions;
• Maintain financial reporting process documentation;
• Propose, design and implement process improvements.
• Execute internal control procedures

Benefits

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your well-being, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees