Project Accountant

Who We Are

Heartland Generation is one of Alberta’s largest power generators, supplying more than 2,660 MW (gross) of power for the benefit of industrial, commercial and residential consumers.

Our balanced portfolio of contracted and merchant facilities provides reliable and efficient baseload power, as well as dispatchable generation with the ability to meet peak electricity demand. At Heartland Generation, we are focused on building a better bridge to a clean energy future through our innovative decarbonization strategy. As the first large-scale power generator in Alberta to transition completely off coal and one of the largest cogeneration operators in the province, we are now driving toward further industry decarbonization and our goal of net zero by 2050.

We are actively pursuing new technologies, including the integration of carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen production and hydrogen-fueled power generation and renewable opportunities. By utilizing our existing assets, we will further reduce emissions, generate clean, reliable electricity and continue our investment in the communities where we live and work.

Heartland Generation is owned by ECP, a leading investor across the energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency and reliability assets.

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The Heartland Way

As we focus on building a better bridge to a clean energy future, we are equally focused on how we get there. The Heartland Way guides how we operate our business, treat each other, our customers and our communities through integrity, inclusion and respect, teamwork, collaboration, trust, accountability, honesty and transparency. Our people, from across the business, exemplify our principles at work and in our communities.

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How do you fit in?  

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Accounting, the Operations Accountant is responsible for providing financial accounting and commercial contract analysis support to Heartland Generation’s site operations and the accounting leadership team. This position provides financial accounting, analysis and reporting as well as budgeting and forecasting for Heartland Generation’s Power Plants. This role has a primary focus on the execution of monthly reporting and monthly procedures, monthly billing, and internal control procedures.  The position is supported by the Manager, Operations Accounting, and may receive execution guidance from experienced Operations Accountants in completion of work responsibilities. Some interpretation of accounting implications and application of commercial contracts is required.  Responsible for coordinating routine work processes and procedures within the work group and assuring all necessary day-to-day business processes are completed in an accurate and timely manner. The position provides an opportunity to gain experience in full cycle planning, reporting, and forecasting for power plants in the Alberta market.

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What you’ll be doing:  

• Understand and work jointly with the Managers, Operational Accounting, Operations Accountants and Site Operations Managers, to assist the Plants in delivering on their financial objectives.  
• Perform financial accounting and financial/management reporting for Power Plants.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and continuity schedules.
• Prepare timely and accurate settlement invoices and accruals using billing models, as applicable.
• Prepare reports and analysis under commercial agreements.
• Complete variance analysis and provide explanations between Business Plan, Forecasts and Actual results.
• Prepare business planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for Power Plants for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate earnings and cash components of the Income Statement(s) and Balance Sheet(s) for Power Plants.
• Look for opportunities to provide process improvements and efficiencies while supporting and driving operational accounting best practices.
• Fulfill Internal Controls Compliance requirements by participating in the documentation controls and processing primarily relating to financial accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide and support audit process.
• Implement new or revised accounting processes.
• Monitor Heartland’s performance and industry trends to identify potential impacts on financial accounting and reporting for the assigned plants.
• Apply plant asset knowledge, initiative and strong interpersonal skills to provide quality service deliverables.
• Actively support other Operations Accountants to effectively cover-off absences and maintain workflow.

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What you must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business with a preferred major in accounting
• Completion, or near completion of a professional accounting designation
• 5 - 10 years of experience in an accounting environment involving preparation of financial statements and management reporting as well as working within a Corporate Financial Management system
• A keen and diligent eye for data integrity and output accuracy
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Highly motivated to learn, and takes initiative to advance business knowledge and acumen
• Experience with SAGE Cloud accounting software, contract interpretation and application is an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, applying good judgment and decision making
• Flexibility to work flexible hours during peak periods (i.e. month end; quarter end; business plan preparation)
• Occasional travel to Heartland’s various power plants may be required

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The Heartland Generation Experience:

Heartland Generation provides an attractive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a company shaping the energy future.

The Heartland Generation Experience embodies:

• Meaningful work and career development
• Work life balance
• Accessible leadership
• Entrepreneurial Work Culture
• Compelling Purpose
• Competitive Market Based Total Rewards

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Heartland Generation follows a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) practice whereby all our people experience fair treatment, equal opportunities and a sense of belonging when it comes to being part of the Heartland Generation team.

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Where You Will Be Working:

This position is located in our Head Office in Calgary, Alberta. Currently, this position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Arrangement schedule whereby some remote work from home days is optional.  

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Ready To Join Our Team?

Please submit your resume in confidence to our Human Resources team.

We appreciate your interest in working with us, but only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.