Accounting Analyst Student (4-8 Month Internship/Co-Op)
Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.
What you’ll do:Northland Power’s accounting team runs a CPA Pre-Approved Program for its full-time CPA student hires. Experience gained in this role is expected to qualify when submitted through the CPA experience verification program.
The Accounting Analyst Student will assist the Financial Reporting team in quarterly reporting preparation, analysis, and review tasks. You will be exposed to a variety of accounting work (entries, reconciliation, analysis), public company reporting, and financial systems.
This role would ideally start in May 2025 for either 4 or 8 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of consolidation journal entries impacting balance sheet and income statement.
- Assist in the preparation, analysis, and review of inter/intracompany eliminations
- Assist corporate accounting team on month-closing activities
- Assist in preparing the quarterly and annual external Financial Statements and MD&A. Primary tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing the analysis of various financial statements line items, and other supporting schedules.
- Preparing the calculations and reconciliations on non-IFRS measures
- Supporting the financial reporting team on technical accounting assessments.
- Validating data from the consolidation tool and proofing out calculations to ensure consolidated numbers are accurate and complete.
- Support internal and external audit and Ad Hoc Projects.
Who you are:
- Highly motivated and fast learner
- You are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude when taking on new challenges.
- You can articulate your ideas clearly in writing and conversation
- You are analytical and inquisitive and are not shy to ask questions.
- You have high attention to detail and strive to understand the “why” behind your assigned projects and tasks
- You are organized and great at managing your time and prioritizing responsibilities
- You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication, and encourage cross-functional sharing of information
Qualifications and experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), strong Excel skills, and enjoy learning new software applications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a university or college degree, preferably in a business field such as Accounting, Finance - Must have completed or be completing their third year of study
- Previous internship/co-op or experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting, Consolidation, Tax (etc.) is preferred but not required
- Experience with Workday a bonus
What’s In It for You:
Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:
Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework also offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.
Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.
Continuous Learning support – You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.
This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.