The Opportunity:
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Corporate Accounting and Tax Student for the Fall (September - December) Term with our Corporate Finance team.
What you’ll do:
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? Here’s How You Apply:
Company, Department: Emera Inc., Corporate Finance
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: June 16, 2025
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Corporate Accounting and Tax Student for the Fall (September - December) Term with our Corporate Finance team.
What you’ll do:
We will treat you as one of our own and your key areas of responsibility will reflect this. These include:
- Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including journal entries and monthly bank/account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly intercompany billings, categorize charges for tax reporting, and complete related reconciliations.
- Support the annual expense report audit.
- Assist with monthly HST return filings for multiple corporate entities.
- Complete Statistics Canada survey submissions.
- Contribute to the preparation of Canadian Corporate Information Returns and other CRA compliance filings and audit requests.
- Take on various ad hoc tasks in support of the Corporate Accounting, Tax, and broader Finance teams.
By the end of the work-term, you will have a good understanding of:
- Full-cycle corporate accounting practices.
- Canadian corporate tax compliance and reporting.
- The financial structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies.
Who you are:
You’re a proactive, detail-oriented student in your 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, with a desire to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful financial work. You bring:
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks across teams and deadlines.
- A strong work ethic, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
- Previous accounting or tax experience (an asset, but not required).
- A sharp eye for detail and a passion for learning.
What we offer:
Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located downtown Halifax at 5151 Terminal Rd. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:
- Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
- Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
- A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one!
Learn more about our culture & values:
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we’ll help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? Here’s How You Apply:
Apply by June 16 and let us know why this role is right for you by:
- Clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting.
- Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.
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