AP/AR Accounting Analyst
About The Position
Powerex is a fast-paced dynamic, wholly owned energy marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our Finance team. In this permanent role, you will provide essential support in accounts receivables/energy billings, cash management, and support a range of accounts payable and procurement functions, contributing to the accurate and timely execution of financial processes. The role reports directly to the Manager, Finance and also encompasses responsibilities in financial reporting, internal controls, and project work, offering a well-rounded experience.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience processing a high volume of billings in a complex industry, for multi-year contracts, or using complicated procedures
- Experience with reading and understanding long contracts, and translating contractual clauses into relevant action items
- Strong understanding of data workflows in systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive tasks, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve errors
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Prior experience working with billing systems and/or an ERP
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups etc.)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience processing revenue billings in a complex industry, for multi-year contracts, or using complicated procedures is an asset
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing and monitoring of a high volume of energy billings and payments in accordance with established timelines and controls
- Support daily energy-related billing tasks as part of the broader accounting team
- Investigation and communication of identified billing differences on a timely basis supported by appropriate documentation
- Respond to queries from internal and external counterparties
- Support our culture of continuous improvement by engaging in information-sharing with other Finance team members, communicating and identifying process/control deficiencies and recommending enhancements/modifications to process/controls.
- Detailed tracking and monitoring of custom contract invoicing and payment terms, paying particular attention to new trades
- Perform various tasks related to master data maintenance in finance systems
- May be required to work early mornings on certain days
- Provide team support and coverage for accounts payable and purchase order processes in accordance with established controls and procedures, ensuring continuity of operations
- Provide team support for processing fixed asset requests accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensures controls are operating efficiently and effectively.
- Complete various tasks related to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Pro-actively identify and communicate issues, working with other Analysts to determine downstream impact and resolution
- Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
- Identify and communicate system issues and deficiencies for remediation
Benefits
- supportive and fun culture
- strong commitment to the development and wellbeing of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
