Student, Project Accounting (Summer 2025)
Job Category: Accounting
Requisition Number: STUDE004762
Posted: September 30, 2024
Full-Time
Locations
National Capital Region
41 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1, CAN
About Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's leading alternative asset managers. We are one of the world's largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $72 billion of power assets under management.
Join our Team!
At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact and driving meaningful change in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
The Project Accounting team is looking for a student to work closely with the team for the Summer 2025 term. The Student will be part of a collaborative team of accounting professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in and support the team in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close process;
- Learn Brookfield Renewable processes and propose improvements;
- Review general ledger account activities to ensure accuracy and make corrective journal entries;
- Maintain and reconcile monthly general ledger reconciliations;
- Generate monthly financial reports;
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations;
- Provide support to the Manager in various related activities;
- Provide quarterly audit support to auditor questions and requests.
Knowledge Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program;
- Completed first year university studies in Commerce/Business Administration (preferably 3rd or 4th year with a concentration in Accounting);
- Financial/Accounting knowledge and preferably some familiarity in IFRS or US GAAP;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- Knowledge of accounting systems like D365 and One Stream is considered an asset.
Note: This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days.
Top Five Personality Attributes for This Role
- Outside the box thinker
- Adaptable with can-do attitude
- Coachability
Working Here, You Will Enjoy:
We thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams.
