Accountant, Shared Accounting Services

Who We Are

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com .

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

About The Role

We are currently looking to a hire an Accountant to join our Shared Accounting Services team. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Shared Accounting Services you will ensure that the accounting for financial transactions are in accordance with company policies, controls, and accounting standards, and that generation of financial statements are accurate and complete. You will support the gas and energy transition areas by recording gross margins and reporting on financial results. You will also lead and support initiatives to improve processes for Generation accounting and across the Shared Services team .

This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

What You Will Do

• Support the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly SOX controls, account reconciliations, and FRAP requirements.
• Identify, recommend, and implement both process improvements and best use of reporting tools to improve the efficiency of processes and resulting output of the group.
• Support audit requests with company's external auditors with respect to the Gas and Energy Transition segment.
• Conduct month-end activities for the gas fleet such as calculating accruals, posting transactions, and reviewing financial results for completeness and accuracy
• Explain monthly accounting results.
• Support the Supervisor, Shared Accounting Services by performing financial transactional activities for the Gas and Energy Transition team and provide guidance and clear direction to the fleet.

What We Need From You

• Proficient computer skills, especially in Excel, enabling quick and efficient completion of tasks; able to transfer this knowledge and skill to others on the team
• Knowledge of IFRS as it relates to the Generation business (IFRS 15 and 16)
• Working knowledge of SAP
• CPA and/or pursuing a CPA designation
• Highly organized, capable of simultaneously managing numerous tasks for both self and staff
• Expert knowledge of financial systems and processes with demonstrated experience in process improvement
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Nice to Haves

• Proven working knowledge of Project Systems and Capital Systems and Accounting

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet .

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.