Finance & Accounting - Summer Student

Calgary - Brookfield Place | Calgary - Brookfield Place
Calgary, AB T2P, CAN

Description

SECURE Your Future!

Join SECURE as a student and receive hands-on experience with a company whose employees are at the heart of the organization. In our student program, you will work alongside passionate individuals who love what we do and how we do it. SECURE offers students challenging projects, competitive compensation, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Summer Student opportunities begin in May 2025 and end in August 2025.

What do we need from you?

You should welcome challenges and appreciate opportunities for innovation. Your strength lies in resourcefulness and aptitude for absorbing, analyzing, and producing information to make well-informed decisions and generate creative ideas. You're motivated to see tasks through because you possess determination, resilience, and a strong drive for achievement. Your ability to adapt and collaborate effectively within a team is also essential. SECURE excels in high performance and values those who consistently deliver at a high level.

To be eligible for the SECURE Summer Student Program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and available from May to August.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid work permit.
• If you are selected for a role considered safety-sensitive, you will be required to successfully complete a Medical and/or Alcohol and drug test.

Students are also required to submit a cover letter and recent transcripts. The cover letter will address the following questions:

• Why do you want to work for SECURE?
• How does this position fit in with your current or long-term career goals?

Note:
Applications must have a recent transcript to be considered.

Your Opportunity at SECURE Energy

This position offers the successful applicant hands-on experience in finance and accounting functions, the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects aligned with team objectives, and the chance to build valuable industry knowledge within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be driven and eager to learn, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A positive attitude, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.

This role is based out of the Calgary Brookfield office on a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule.

The Team

The Finance and Accounting team at SECURE Energy is a dynamic, collaborative group focused on driving financial accuracy and process improvements within the Midstream division. This team offers an engaging environment where members are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute to impactful projects, and gain a deep understanding of finance within a supportive and fast-paced setting.

A Day in The Life

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Transaction Recording and Reconciliation:
  Provide support with daily accounting activities, including recording bank transactions, prepaid expenses, and accruals to ensure accurate financial records.
• Month-End Close:
  Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Profit and Loss Analysis:
  Conduct variance reviews of monthly operational results, analyzing performance against forecasts to provide insights for decision-making.
• Accounts Receivable:
  Ensure timely entry of customer cheques and EFT payments, and prepare journal entries to support bank reconciliation.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, recommending improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Department Collaboration:
  Collaborate with various departments to develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations, enhancing insight into business processes and supporting finance-related initiatives.
• Ad Hoc Tasks:
  Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support the finance team's objectives.

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, ideally in the second or third year of study.
• Excel Skills:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an asset.
• Software Skills:
  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 is an asset.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy.
• Multitasking:
  Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration:
  Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to work.
• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates responsibility, ethical conduct, and a positive image.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by November 22, 2024. Only applicants submitted through SECURE's career site will be acknowledged. Late submissions to the program will not be considered.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

Why SECURE?

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team driven by the needs of our customers and care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a compensation package that competitively recognizes employee contributions and performance.

Stay connected to us:

• Visit secure-energy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest job postings, news, community activities, and other updates.
• SECURE is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are not assessed on race, age, disability, sexual discrimination, religion, or belief.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.