Intermediate Accountant

Emera Inc • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Emera Energy (EE), you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are in a fast paced, energetic, and entrepreneurial business delivering critical energy services to customers across North America. Based in Halifax Nova Scotia, EE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA, NYSE: EMA). We Market and Trade Natural Gas and Power and provide a full suite of energy management services. Our Values define our culture and support the achievement of our business objectives. Safety and Wellness, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Environmental Responsibility are table stakes for us. In addition, our business values Commercial Acumen, Performance, Collaboration, Challenge and Opportunity, Loyalty, Good Citizenship and last but not least, Fun and Celebration. If you see yourself in these Values, we have an opportunity that may interest you. We are currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Trading, Financial Reporting, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for the following key responsibilities:

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related degree, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related role and have completed, or be actively working toward a professional accounting designation (CPA). A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Detailed oriented and possess strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment;
• Have a solid business acumen, customer focused and comfortable working with confidential information.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel as well as demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in using AI-assisted technologies, including Copilot-style tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and general ledger monitoring, including full working paper/audit file preparation, detailed account reconciliations and analysis;
• Action settlement activities, including reconciliation of invoice information with counterparties, invoice payment, monitoring bank account activity, and processing invoice and settlement activity;
• Work closely with other departments within EE to resolve any settlement discrepancies;
• Prepare government and other regulatory reports related to EE’s business;
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting for which you are responsible to support, perform, review or sign off are executed in accordance with the Company's SOX program.
• Provide a high level of customer service, mainly via telephone and email;
• Prepare other routine and ad hoc analysis and reports.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Programs: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

What This Job Offers

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