Junior Financial Accountant

The Company

Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 65 projects and more than USD $41 billion / CAD $54.5 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined to deliver first-class infrastructure. build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. Learn more about us and our projects by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com

Why work for Plenary? Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our workplace culture is like no other and is our driving force to bring infrastructure to life.

The Opportunity We’re looking for a detail-oriented and resourceful Junior Financial Accountant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience across project accounting, financial reporting, and stakeholder collaboration within a dynamic environment.  You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to complex projects, helping build a strong foundation in both IFRS and GAAP reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with Senior Accountants, Finance Managers, Senior Management and Asset Delivery to support financial reporting for project companies.
• Be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (IFRS and GAAP).
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor project cash flows including preparing monthly journal entries.
• Help respond to financial queries from internal and external stakeholders, with increasing exposure to key equity and business partners over time, including opportunities to eventually contribute to board-level meetings/presentations.
• Assist in preparation of GST returns and other regulatory reports and returns.
• Prepare and file government regulatory reports and remittances as required.
• Prepare various management reports and complete project reporting obligations.
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures and documentation.
• Support process improvements and help identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
• Provide support to the broader finance team on other areas as required including but not limited to ad hoc initiatives and special projects
• Exposure/involvement with financial statements is preferred but not required.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role (co-op experience included).
• Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with accounting systems (experience with MS Dynamics GP is an asset).
• Interest and ability to understand legal and financial contracts/agreements.
• Exposure to financial statements is helpful but not required.
• Experience in construction or project-based environments is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal and professional integrity.

Who You Are

• Curious and proactive – you ask questions and seek to understand the “why”.
• Organized and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership over your work.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams.
• Committed to accuracy and high standards.
• Motivated to grow your technical and professional skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (CAD $55-68k) with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and RRSP employer contribution.
• Four weeks vacation.
• A collaborative and collegial culture, with diverse work, autonomy, and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Long-term development opportunities within an exciting and growing industry.
• Social perks include monthly birthday celebrations, team events and an offsite.
• In this role specifically, exposure to real cross-border projects and end-to-end financial processes as well as an opportunity to learn from experienced finance leaders.

We disclose salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial/state pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges will be determined based on factors such as internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and skillset.

Vacancy Status: This posting relates to a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure: We use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support certain recruitment activities, including the review and assessment of applications. These tools assist our process but do not independently determine candidate suitability or make hiring decisions.

Thank you for your interest in Plenary. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Plenary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, upon request.