Student Accountant

Job summary

The student accountant will gain hands-on experience in various oil and gas accounting functions including revenue, capital, and financial reporting. They will also participate in project-based work while receiving mentorship and support for their CPA designation.

Job details

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all. Join our team as we make modern life possible. Posting Close Date: 09/23/2026 This position will be based in our Calgary office and is available for a 4-month term starting in May 2027. Required Qualifications Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness throughout each task. Coachable and open to feedback, with a genuine drive for continuous improvement. Self-starter with a strong work ethic, comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally across various levels and teams within the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with a willingness to learn new tools and systems as needed. Currently in second or third year of Accounting or related degree. Preference will be given to students working towards completion of prerequisites for admission into the CPA program after graduation. Experience with data analytics or automation tools is considered an asset. Student Internship Program Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents. Get real experience. Learn from great people. Add value fast. You’ll get hands-on experience on real work, with a mentor in your corner and a project you can own. You’ll be trusted early, challenged to think differently and encouraged to share ideas that make us better - always with safety first. Many of our students are offered full-time positions upon graduation. Successful applicants will work in a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding work environment. Many of our students are offered full-time positions upon graduation. Accounting summer students will gain valuable experience in various aspects of oil and gas accounting, such as production/revenue, capital, regulatory, financial reporting, internal audit, accounts receivable and tax. We support our Accountants! Ovintiv’s Pre-Approved CPA Program provides its CPA candidates with practical work experience required to meet the CPA designation experience requirement. The program includes opportunities to rotate to Internal Audit, External Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Operations Accounting and Treasury. In addition to reimbursing course expenses, Ovintiv also supports candidates by providing a team of experienced CPA mentors and offers a competitive study leave to write the CPA Exams. Hiring Hourly Range: $22.81-$31.59 CAD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school and placement location. Application Requirements Combine the following items into one document to upload with your application: Your cover letter Your resume Unofficial full transcript Only applications submitted as a single document will be considered. VALUING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents. INTERVIEWS Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search. At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

What you’ll do

The student accountant will gain hands-on experience in various oil and gas accounting functions including revenue, capital, and financial reporting. They will also participate in project-based work while receiving mentorship and support for their CPA designation.

Requirements

Candidates must be in their second or third year of an accounting or related degree program. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a proactive, coachable attitude are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Study leave • CPA program support • Reimbursement of course expenses • Mentorship program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Data analytics
• Automation tools
• Financial reporting
• Internal audit
• Accounts receivable
• Tax
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Corporate Reporting
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• External Reporting
• Willingness To Learn
• Strong Work Ethic
• Accounts Receivable
• Agile Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Automation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Financial Statements
• Oil and Gas
• Innovation
• Internal Auditing
• Operations
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Data & Analytics
• Student Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors