Join us at InnPower as an Accounting Clerk!

About Us

Located at 7251 Yonge Street in Innisfil, InnPower is one of the fastest growing electrical utilities in Ontario, servicing the Town of Innisfil and South Barrie. We serve our community as the local hydro utility looking after the distribution (wires) business with approximately 20,000 customers, and a service territory of 292 square kilometers.

Weve created an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to share new ideas and opinions, and have their voices heard!

Our Mission: To deliver the energy our communities depend on to grow and prosper, with a commitment to safety and reliability, and a passion for value-added services to our customers, employees, and shareholder.

Our Vision: To be one of Canadas most innovative utilities, committed to boldly leading change, to create maximum value for our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stewardship
• Innovation & Sustainability
• Fiscal Prudence
• Fostering a Collaborative, Supportive & Respectful Culture
• Community Leadership & Presence

Why work for InnPower?

• We offer an excellent benefits package and pension program!
• Were growing come join the excitement!
• We are a flexible company that offers hybrid work!

The Opportunity

In this position, you will be responsible for accounting and financial duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, job costing, capital asset management, analysis and special projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare various monthly reconciliations and analysis of financial records.
• Assist with the assembly of the year end and monthly financial statements with the Finance Manager in accordance with IFRS Financial Reporting requirements.
• Assist the department managers with the assembly of the annual and strategic budgets to be presented to the Finance Manager, as requested.
• Assist with the annual audit as required by the Finance Manager. Prepare various monthly reconciliations of IPC and IESL financial records. Assist the CFO/Treasurer in maintaining internal controls to ensure safeguarding of company assets.
• Prepare account reconciliations and analysis as required for IPC and IESL.
• Input, maintain, reconciliation and reporting of the Job Cost system to ensure reporting accuracy via interaction with other departments.
• Prepare and maintain sales invoices and reconcile payments.
• Prepare and maintain job costing and /or project billing invoices, reconcile payments and/or process refunds.
• Maintain monthly accounts receivable reconciliations and follow up all outstanding items with customers or staff.
• Deal with customer invoice complaints to establish credibility of the bill and/or correct billing error or initiate other action.
• Perform prescribed processes related to delinquent accounts and their collection, using judgement for extension of time to pay.
• Prepare bank reconciliation and analysis including reconciling two cash accounts, all cheques, payments, deposits, and bank entries.
• Encode and archive all documentation within the context of the job.
• Review inventory allocation to job cost jobs, research errors and discrepancies.
• Complete special projects, including analysis to provide statistical or accounting information as required.
• Capital Asset Management of fixed asset module, additions, disposals and performing monthly and annual reconciliations for WIP, Fixed Assets, contributions, and amortization.
• Create and import meter purchases into subledger, maintain serialization and integrity between fixed asset subledger, NorthStar and inventory subledger for meters and transformers.
• Perform job closings that include analysis and communication with Engineering to ensure proper capital entries in preparation for FAAC process.
• Running of FAAC process and maintenance of reports to reconcile to Fixed Asset Module.
• Reconcile and compile purchase orders and packing slips to invoices, for approval and input.
• Interact with vendors and all departments ensuring information is accurate and complete.
• Perform cheque run, processing both vendor invoices and customer refunds, and make payment deposits as required. Prepare register for approval.
• Prepare and upload cheque fraud protection files to the bank.
• Monitor Cheque Fraud Protection (CFP) exceptions, review and approve as required.
• Manual payment processing for pre-authorized payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

An Emphasis on Health and Safety:

With health and safety being one of our core values, it is important to ensure you perform the duties of the position in a safe manner, in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the E&USA Rule Book, InnPowers Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Manual, and any other pertinent regulations, to promote a healthy and safe workplace for all employees.

Core Capabilities:

• Bookkeeping skills and intermediate accounting.
• Excellent computer keyboard skills.
• Highly skilled in spreadsheet databases and knowledgeable in word processing.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with people.
• Ability to use office equipment.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting, or in progress, or equivalent experience.
• Industry knowledge and knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Good knowledge of NorthStar CIS.
• Knowledge of File Nexus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of Utility Billing, Settlements and Collections.

InnPower values an inclusive environment. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We thank all respondents for their interest, however only those who will be requested to attend an interview will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.