AltaGas – Senior Derivatives Accountant

Job title: AltaGas – Senior Derivatives Accountant

Company: AltaGas

Job description: Job DescriptionAltaGas – Senior Derivatives Accountant
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of derivatives? As our Senior Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of financial innovation, tackling complex technical research, ensuring top-notch compliance, and delivering insightful reporting and analysis.You Will:Review retail and wholesale contracts to determine proper accounting treatment, notably under FASB ASC Topic 815 (Derivatives and Hedging)Perform technical research on complex accounting issues related to derivatives and provide accounting consultation advice to business partnersPerform research and prepare justification memos in support of accounting treatment for retail and wholesale contractsConduct analysis and implement the changes needed related to new FASB derivatives guidancePrepare monthly management reports, schedules and explanations, including monthly variance analysis of derivatives balancesRespond to requests for information regarding derivatives from all Business UnitsAssist with quarterly and annual external audits; provide reports as requested to External and Internal AuditEnsure all derivatives accounting policies and procedures are documented and maintainedMaintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) and risk management policies and proceduresCompletes special projects as assignedYou Have:5+ Years of accounting experience, including at least two years in financial reporting or researching relevant accounting standards, is requiredKnowledge of internal accounting controls and SOX guidanceAudit/project team management experience would be considered an assetKnowledge of FASB ASC Topics 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and 820 (Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure) would be considered an assetFor Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person’s ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.For U.S. hires: U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 02:58:48 GMT

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