Accountant III

Accountant III

One Regular, unionized position

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Salary range: $38.74 - $48.47 hourly / 36.25 hours per week

Competition # E22543-2026

At NB Power, we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Corporate Services Financial Planning and Investment Governance team is responsible for coordinating and preparing the capital plan, consolidated budgets and forecasts, and actuals reporting for Corporate Services OM&A, capital, and revenue, as well as providing long-term financial modeling and support for products and services and contributing significantly to the general rate application process.

As part of the Corporate Services Financial Planning and Investment Governance team, the Accountant III is responsible for providing analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior management; producing monthly reports including key metrics, financial results, and variance analysis; ensuring accurate cost allocation to projects and programs with high-quality tracking; and continuously identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.

Key functions include

• Prepare and publish timely financial reporting. This will include, Monthly Program variance reporting and dashboards, Executive Oversight reporting, Steering Committee reporting. EUB and Board of Directors reporting. Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances to identify and aid in mitigation of financial risks associated with ERP projects.
• Monitor internal controls; develop and implement processes for managing backfill costs for positions seconded to ERP programs/projects; ensure timely monthly posting of accruals and journal entries; collaborate with the Program Scheduler and Contracts Lead to align contracted labor invoices with work performed; and support contingency management.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activities, including month-end and year-end close processes; prepare month-end regulatory deferral entries; and ensure strong quality control over financial transactions and reporting.

Our ideal teammate will have

• Bachelor’s degree and must hold a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Three years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• SAP experience would be an asset

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Adedoyin Tope-Daramola at ***email_hidden***

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, July 20, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.