Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
About ERA
ERA was created in 2009 to support the province’s environmental and economic goals by investing in the pilot, demonstration and deployment of clean technology solutions that reduce emissions, lower costs, attract investment, and create jobs in Alberta. ERA delivers its mandate by investing revenues from the carbon price paid by large emitters. We are a key partner of the Government of Alberta and actively engage with industry and other organizations to identify opportunities to accelerate technology scale-up and demonstration where there is an identified market need.
More information about ERA’s mandate, vision, and strategic priorities can be found here: https://eralberta.ca/about-era/
Role Description
Emissions Reduction Alberta is seeking a qualified professional to join our Finance Team as an Accounting Clerk. This role requires a high level of attention to detail to make sure our payments are made in an accurate and timely manner, and our financial records are complete. This opportunity is for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you are highly organized and excel at juggling multiple priorities at once, we want to hear from you!
The Accounting Clerk reports directly to the Finance Manager.
Key Accountabilities
Accounts Payable & Payment processing
- Process invoices and expense reports in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
- Calculate and verify invoices are in line with supplier or project contracts.
- Maintain contact details and banking information in ERA’s accounting software (XERO), and banking platform.
- Preparation of the Electronic Funds Transfer package for review.
- Maintain the finance email inbox by responding to internal and external inquiries.
Month-end close and reporting
- Pull reports to assist in the completion of month-end documentation.
- Prepare credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Financial Reporting & Special Projects
- Prepare data reports utilizing Xero or Excel for analysis by the Finance Manager.
- Contribute to enhancements in financial reporting, including building succinct visual financial reports for Executive and Board of Directors reporting.
- Other financial report development to support the Finance Team, utilizing Power BI or other data analytics tools.
- Preparing and updating process and policy documentation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Accounting
- Proficient experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Experience with Xero or a similar Cloud Accounting software is an asset
- Hands-on experience in creating and updating analytics in Power BI is desirable
- High level of integrity
- Attentive to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Location
This role will preferably work from ERA’s Edmonton office. At ERA, we support flexibility by offering employees the option to work remotely on some days, while spending the majority of their time collaborating in person at our office.
Compensation
The base salary for this position is between $60,000-$70,000, depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.
Our Core Values
At Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), we are dedicated to a positive workplace culture driven by our core values: Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration. We prioritize high performance and excellence, fostering creativity, fairness, and teamwork. Join us in advancing sustainable solutions while thriving in a supportive, values-based environment.
Mandatory Requirements
Before submitting your application, please make sure that you are:
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Able to work in-person a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
- Able to provide 3 professional references; two references are in a supervisory role or have directed your work capacity
Application Process and Timeline
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Emissions Reduction Alberta at hr@eralberta.ca by August 31, 2025.