WHO WE ARE "Energizing the Future." TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low:cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth. For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, transalta. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture. ABOUT THE ROLE TransAlta is seeking to hire an intermediate or experienced Accountant to join our TransAlta team, reporting directly to the Supervisor of Energy Marketing Finance within Accounting and Settlements. As the Accountant, you will be accountable for supporting the Supervisor, Energy Marketing Finance, with ensuring that accounting for Energy Marketing transactions is in accordance with company policies, controls, and accounting standards, and that the Energy Marketing financial statements are accurate and complete. This position both prepares monthly accruals, journal entries, business reports, and assists in the review of Financial Reporting Assistance Package ("FRAPs") and account reconciliations. You will lead and support initiatives to improve processes for Energy Marketing accounting and across the Finance Shared Services team. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth and career advancement within the broader Accounting and Settlements team. This role is based out of our new office at TransAlta Place (Keynote Office Tower) in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (days in the office and days at home). WHAT YOU WILL DO - Support the Supervisor, Energy Marketing Finance, to review, assess and oversee all transactional activities within the Energy Marketing Accounting team and provide guidance, clear direction and leadership - Support the Accounting and Settlements team with questions regarding accounting standards, policies and controls - Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and TransAlta's financial policies - Support the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly SOX controls and FRAP requirements - Ensure accurate and timely monthly accruals - Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis and provide insights on financial results - Prepare monthly journal entries to record, transfer, or use Renewable energy credits that are internally generated or externally purchased - Contribute to quarterly reporting processes to support the corporate team in preparing and presenting financial results - Assist with the annual audit process by responding to internal and external audit inquiries - Support audit requests with the companys external auditors for the Energy Marketing segment - Identify, recommend, and implement both process improvements and best use of reporting tools to improve the efficiency of processes