The Opportunity
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.
