Financial Accounting Clerk

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Responsibilities

• Processes bank transactions daily for FortisBC and its subsidiaries including:
  • Preparing the daily bank deposits;
  • Entering/Processing data of various bank related transactions
  • Reconciling various bank accounts;
  • Process stale dated cheques and other bank correspondence.
• Maintains and balances the Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable module of SAP including:
  • Receiving invoice requisitions and related documentation from the various business units and producing the requested invoices including:
    • Reviewing all documentation for accuracy and appropriate approvals;
    • Reviewing for compliance with various tax laws;
    • Distributing customer invoices and appropriate supporting documentation;
    • Maintaining and processing recurring invoice requirements.
  • Reconciling customer account balances and the associated accounts receivable general ledger accounts;
  • Process overdue accounts by distributing customer statements and dunning letters and by following up and corresponding with customers and the various FortisBC business units to resolve customer issues;
  • Reviewing and applying all cash receipts and collection agency related cash receipts.
• Maintains and balances the Accounts Payable module of SAP including:
  • Receiving invoices, payment requisitions and interface files and related documentation from various business units and approving the requested invoices including:
    • Reviewing all documentation for accuracy and appropriate approvals;
    • Reviewing for compliance with various tax laws;
    • Appropriate supporting documentation;
    • Maintaining and processing recurring invoice requirements.
• Reconciling vendor account balances and the associated accounts payable general ledger accounts;
• Process overdue vendor accounts by following up and corresponding with vendors and various business units to resolve vendor issues;
• Maintains vendor master data.
• Analyzes, recommends and/or assists with implementing changes and enhancements in related department procedures.
• Prepares journal vouchers as required.
• Analyzes and prepares a variety of monthly account reconciliations for FortisBC and its subsidiaries.
• Prepares working papers and analysis for the interim and year-end audit report requirements.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries. Compiles information in response to inquiries from management and external bodies.
• Applies basic accounting principles and practices to accurately assess information and determine required action.
• Prepares and processes monthly commodity tax remittances.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• Completion of a Certificate in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Three (3) years’ experience in accounting at an intermediate level including at least one (1) year with an emphasis on financial analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Responding to difficult or demanding customer situations with tact and diplomacy;
  • Taking initiative in successfully resolving customer payment matters.
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize and coordinate a diverse set of activities.
• Ability to write concise, clear and grammatically correct communications.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting systems (preferably SAP).
• Intermediate level knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.