Accounting Co-Op Student (4 months)

Job summary

The student will support post-ERP implementation, assist with bookkeeping, and manage accounts receivable and cash flow. They will also participate in month-end close processes and prepare reports for external audits.

Job details

About Us Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns, and operates sustainable district energy systems across Canada and parts of the US. Our team has a client-focused, community-vested approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing tangible value for continued growth. In addition to owning and operating one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide value to developers, landowners, end-users, and the broader community through flexible thermal neighbourhood energy systems. Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, cogeneration, microgrids, solar PVs, and sewer heat recovery. Serving Canadians for over 55 years with a reliability rate of 99.99%, we’re developing more than a dozen new low-carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam plant which will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel-switch projects and provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come. The Opportunity: We are seeking an Accounting Co-op student who is interested in immersing in a dynamic, innovative company that believes in decarbonization and sustainability at its roots. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll be part of the Finance team. This internship offers invaluable experience accounting practices and notably, in post ERP implementation. Core responsibilities will encompass: Post ERP Implementation Support: Analyze data and support post ERP implementation through system optimization. Finance Operations: Handle incoming finance inquiries, escalate as needed, and assist with bookkeeping. Month/Quarter/Year-End Activities: Support the close process and apply ASPE principles. Accounts Receivable & Cash Management: Support daily cash flow management and forecasting. Audit Preparation: Compile evidence, prepare key reports, and interact with external auditors. Process Improvement: Identify automation or efficiency opportunities using Excel or ERP tools. Stakeholder Interaction: Represent Finance in dealings with internal teams, vendors, and auditors. Qualifications and Experience Enrollment and good standing in an accredited Lower Mainland university/college Accounting Program. Prior accounting-related office experience, including experience working with accounting software is considered an asset, but not required. Specialized Skills and Knowledge Well organized, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet multiple deadlines. Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships. Committed to performing quality work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and interested in building intermediate-advanced Excel skills. Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety. What we Offer Collaboration with a passionate, growth-oriented team focus on value creation. Opportunity to work on our post ERP implementation project. Career mentoring and guidance to support your professional growth and development. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.

What you’ll do

The student will support post-ERP implementation, assist with bookkeeping, and manage accounts receivable and cash flow. They will also participate in month-end close processes and prepare reports for external audits.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Lower Mainland accounting program and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in developing advanced Excel skills are required.

Benefits

• Career mentoring
• Professional development

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• ERP implementation
• Data analysis
• Cash flow management
• Forecasting
• Audit preparation
• Process improvement
• Automation
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• ASPE principles
• Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Self-Starter
• Energy Systems
• Decarbonation
• System Optimization
• Resilience
• Cash Flow Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting Software
• Heat Recovery Ventilation
• Auditing
• Cash Management
• Customer Service
• Cogeneration
• Computer Literacy
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Land Tenure
• Mentorship
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Value Creation
• Process Improvement
• Reliability
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Student Accountant
• Accounting Analyst
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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