Interim Senior Accountant, Capital
Job Description
At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.
Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.
Description
Located in Calgary, the individual in the Interim Senior Accountant role will report to the Supervisor, Accounting, Transportation. The Interim Senior Accountant will primarily be responsible for leading accurate and timely reporting of capital projects across the Long Haul and Conventional pipeline systems. This role prepares and/or reviews analysis related to the capital project portfolio, governs month-end processes, and ensures financial information is consistent with IPL’s accounting policies, internal controls, and IFRS requirements.
This position is being posted as a 12-month contract term.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end capital close process and prepare and/or review components of monthly, quarterly, and annual capital reporting packages and disclosures (including ARO schedules), ensuring accuracy and completeness for internal and external reporting.
- Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to capital projects; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly presentation materials for review by Transportation management.
- Assist with classifying and creating AFEs in SAP, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and linkage to relevant contracts/purchase orders.
- Maintain SOX-compliant documentation of capital processes, controls, and working papers.
- Identify opportunities to streamline capital processes and reporting, and support implementation of improvements.
- Respond to inquiries from stakeholders regarding the capital portfolio, policies, and procedures; escalate complex issues as needed.
- Ensure adherence to Inter Pipeline’s accounting policies, internal controls, the Income Tax Act, IFRS, and contractual requirements by following established procedures and practices.
Education, Skills and Experience
- CPA designation and 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in capital or project accounting.
- Working knowledge of IFRS and internal controls; oil & gas or capital project experience considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communicator (written and verbal) with ability to build strong working relationships across functions.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with SAP S/4HANA and Analysis for Office is considered an asset.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Interim position for a 12 month contract term
As this position is identified security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment criminal background check assessment with satisfactory results.
While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.