Accounting Specialist (Cpa Student) Finance Development Program

A little about Capital Power Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power . This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star . With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America! Your Opportunity One Permanent Full Time Position You will join Capital Power as a Financial Analyst and a member of the Capital Power finance team. You will be part of Capital Power’s Financial Development & Accreditation Program (FDAP). This innovative CPA pre-approved development program provides on-the-job training that will prepare you for challenging assignments within the organization and an exciting career with Capital Power. During the program, you will rotate through a minimum of three different areas within the Finance department, spending approximately a year in each position. This program will provide you with a broad range of experience where you will be developing a variety of skills. This could include rotations in financial planning and analysis, corporate tax, operational accounting/reporting, external financial reporting, or internal audit. This program offers you not only the technical skills required but also opportunities for you to develop communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. The skillset obtained during these three years will meet the practical experience required to obtain your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. CPA Assistance In addition to offering a progressive career advancement program, Capital Power provides various areas of support to assist the candidate to being successful in obtaining their CPA. Full financial support, including CFE preparation course funding Additional notes and practice exams from Densmore Consulting Services Inc. A paid flex day a month that can be used for study 5 additional annual paid flex days, in addition to annual vacation Additional paid study time for the CFE A support group consisting of current students and recent CPA graduates Individual mentor to assist you throughout the three-year program Additionally, this opportunity provides a competitive remuneration and benefits package, an annual incentive program, and optional participation into a personal savings plan with company-matched contributions. Job Requirements: Undergraduate Business/Commerce degree (including all prerequisites to immediately enter the CPA PEP program). Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven leadership skills. Self-motivated. Strong attention to detail. Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Working Conditions: Hybrid Office/Work from home position, Tuesday to Thursday’s in the Office, Monday and Friday at home except when office presence is necessary. Capital Power will continue to qualify under the CPA pre-approved program route (PPR) and is committed to employees' success under the new CPA Professional Program being launched in 2027 Capital Power will only accept resumes through the on-line application process found on our Capital Power careers website www.capitalpowerjobs.com . Please be sure to include the following with your application: Cover Letter Resume Copy of Transcripts (mandatory) Capital Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, and suitability. How To Apply and Next Steps Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers . If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com . Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position. Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.