Financial Accountant

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc.

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc., (the “Project Manager”) a wholly owned subsidiary of FortisOntario Inc., acts as the project manager of Wataynikaneyap Power LP (“Wataynikaneyap Power”). Wataynikaneyap Power is a licensed transmission partnership equally owned by 22 First Nation communities (51%), in partnership with Fortis Inc. (49%). To connect remote First Nation communities to the electrical grid, Wataynikaneyap Power will develop and operate approximately 1,800 kilometers of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 44 kV lines in northwestern Ontario. Located in our Thunder Bay office, the Project Manager is currently recruiting for a: 

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Under the general direction of the Vice President, Finance, this candidate will be responsible for the general accounting functions related to the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission project. The incumbent is responsible for verification of financial data to ensure accurate and timely information. Key responsibilities in this position include, but not limited to, preparing and entering journal entries, reconciling bank records to the accounting system records, prepaid expenses, payroll, capital assets, regulatory assets, inventory, accruals, intercompany balances and more. 

The candidate will also be required to prepare monthly financial reports for management, the Ontario Energy Board, Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and any other related internal or external agencies. Other duties will include preparation of financial schedules for monthly financial reporting, preparation of documentation for audit binder support, and assistance in the filing of HST and corporate tax filings. The Vice President, Finance may assign other projects and/or duties as the requirement of the department are considered. 

In order to be successful in this position the candidate will require a combination of solid financial background, communication skills, excellent problem solving capabilities, professional demeanour and the ability to develop relationships with all levels of the organization. This is a full-time opportunity (40 hours per/week) with an attractive compensation and benefits package, defined contribution pension plan, professional development and more. If you are seeking a rewarding career, opportunity to work both independently and part of a dynamic team, and enjoy a professional work environment - we encourage you to apply! 

The successful candidate must have the following minimum skills and qualifications: 

• Successfully completed a College Diploma or University Degree in Business with Accounting required.  
• Certified Professional Accountant designation is preferred; must be working towards.
• Strong computer skills with advanced Excel - knowledge of SAP would be a definite asset.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and able to commit to an increase work volume on a periodic basis.
• Knowledge of Canadian GAAP/ASPE and US GAPP would be an asset.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid “G” Ontario driver’s license with a clean abstract.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Human Resources no later than January 5, 2018 by e-mail to HR@wataypower.ca. Please indicate “FIN-ACCT” in the subject line. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

December 14, 2017