Accountant III Oakville, ON, CA, L6J 2X1 **At Algonquin-Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.** **Purpose** The Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions within the Company’s financial system. The Accountant is also responsible for assisting with the adherence to the book closing process and the financial analysis of results. **Accountabilities** + Adhering to the monthly book closing schedule including the processing of journal entries and analysis of accounts to accurately value accounts on the general ledger + Producing the monthly financial reporting package + Responsible for Intercompany billing and reconciliation of Intercompany accounts + Performing General Ledger account reconciliations + Responsible for preparing the timely and accurate Balancesheet reconciliations + Preparing cashflow statements + Preparing notes to the financial statements + Providing support to all departments on account coding of expenses + Providing analysis of significant contracts, complex accounting transactions and new accounting and reporting standards + Supporting all internal units of the business including utility operations, regulatory and pricing, customer service, procurement and all administrative levels + Providing analysis of information for users of financial information + Providing solutions to business issues as well as embracing change as an essential component of performance + Completing special projects as needed e.g. support for audits, supporting regulatory rate cases + Support system implementation, maintenance and enhancement activities **Education and Experience** + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting required + Completion or pursuit of a CPA designation + 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required + Self-starter who is able to plan, organize and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently + Ability to work in a team environment + Excellent interpersonal skills, professional presentation and the ability to communicate effectively. + Proficient in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) particularly in Excel required. + Understanding of regulatory accounting a plus + Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information and recognize significant variances, trends and irregularities + Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities to meet deadlines + Demonstrated ability to problem solve by grasping the key drivers of issues and thinking through solutions that are effective and efficient + Ability to establish a high level of confidence with internal personnel and external contacts **_Please note: the posting will expire on Friday, August 25th, at 12:00am._** Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team. Our Mission We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose. Our Vision We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes. Our Guiding Principles + Customer Centric + Integrity + Entrepreneurial + Teamwork + Owner mindset + Outcome focused + Continuous learning **What we offer** Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy Share purchase/match plan A defined contribution savings plan Leadership Development Program Volunteer paid days off Employee Assistance Program Achievement fund Group Benefit Plan Variety of Health & Wellness programs Discount and Perks program We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.