Senior Accountant

"Excellence in Energy Innovation"

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the ratepayers and citizens of Saint John New Brunswick since 1922. Our team has been recognized for energy innovation, leadership, and excellence by Electricity Canada, the International Smart Grid Network, and the Smart Energy Project.

We are a community owned utility that cares, above all, about people. We are relentless in our goal to provide our customers with convenient, reliable energy choices that provide comfort, save money, and help protect the environment. We care about our teams, we care about the communities we serve and we care about the province where we work and live - we invest in them every day. In all that we do, we seek to leave the world a better place.

Saint John Energy is guided by the principles of: Safety & Wellness, Customer & Community, Integrity, and Bravery. Safety is more than a core value - it's a way of life at Saint John Energy, demonstrated every day through our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers and community.

Saint John Energy is inviting applications for the role of "Senior Accountant" until 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 18 2025.

The Senior Accountant position provides financial and administrative services including; overseeing and/or assisting with the overall management of the general ledger, accounts payable, miscellaneous accounts receivable and fixed asset sub-ledgers as well as job costing and banking activities of Saint John Energy. This position acts as a lead contact for Finance staff, Management and staff of other departments, regarding budgeting and other financial activities.

Duties

• Budget co-ordination and preparation of master budget
• Integration of master budget into financial reporting software
• Preparation and review of budget/actual financial data including day-to-day administration of the Analytical Accounting features of the financial accounting system
• Assist in preparation of recurring forecasts and financial updates
• Review of general ledger transactions
• Review of Customer Information System adjustments
• Lead role in assisting the Manager of Finance with the preparation for and interface with the Commission's external financial auditors, including the gathering of required documentation, preparation of reconciliation schedules and ad-hoc inquiries
• Prepare internal and external financial statements and reports for the review of the Manager of Finance in line with required reporting timelines
• Analyze and document financial outcomes
• Review and identify areas of financial risk related to the Commission's business activities to assist in the ongoing development and review of internal financial controls
• Develop and implement tests to verify adherence to Commission policy and best practices as they relate to financial activities
• Preparation and analysis of monthly power purchase and sale analysis
• Assist Finance Department staff with accounting direction where required
• Assist non-Finance staff in the correct application of financial practices and policies
• Provide backup for other roles within the Finance department
• Consultation with various departments and outside parties for the completion of the critical tasks outlined
• Completion of various government reporting requirements
• Provide support to the Manager of Finance, as directed

Employment Requirements:

• Post-secondary education
• Professional accounting designation
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with peers and Management
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Sound analytical thinking skills
• Strong problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing work methods and systems