Co-op Corporate Accounting

Co-op, Corporate Accounting

The Opportunity:

Emera Inc. is hiring for the position of, Co-op Corporate Accounting for the Summer term (May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026) with our Corporate Accounting team.

This 16-week work term will enable you to gain exposure to a corporate financial close process, and experience with cross-affiliate transactions.

What you'll do:

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including journal entries and monthly bank/account reconciliations
• Preparation of Stats Canada surveys and other filing requirements
• Prepare monthly intercompany billings, categorize charges for tax reporting, and complete related variance analysis
• Preparation of Canadian corporate HST tax returns
• Assist with monthly HST return filings for multiple corporate entities
• Assistance with other adhoc requests from Corporate Accounting and other finance departments.

Work term outcomes:

By the end of your work term, you will have developed an intermediate understanding of:

• Full-cycle corporate accounting practices
• The financial structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies

This experience will provide you with a solid launchpad for a future in finance or accounting related roles.

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.

• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks;
• Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and analytical skills;
• Prior accounting experience considered an asset but not a requirement;
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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

This is more than just a co-op—it's your chance to take ownership of real responsibilities, grow your skills, and make an impact.

Who we are:

Emera Inc., a North American Energy Leader, is one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies and is ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Top Employer for Young People.

Across Emera, we know our success is driven by our strong & dedicated teams.  We support our teams by developing the skills and attributes they need to become our leaders of tomorrow. We do this in a number of ways including on the job training, work experiences and mentorship opportunities. We are proud to offer hands-on work experience to post-secondary students through student opportunities across our operating companies.  By offering more than 125 student employment opportunities each year.

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What we offer:

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 5151 Terminal Road in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

• Perks in the office; Free Coffee Machine, Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces;
• Networking and Growth; Our Student "Buddy Program" and Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, (Virtual) Coffee Chats and Games;
• 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.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Then Apply Today Here's how:

• Apply no later than January 28, 2026. Late applications will not receive consideration;
• Click on the blue 'APPLY NOW' button in this job posting;
• Kindly add your cover letter, resume and transcript to the online form in one single file;
• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to:      

What we believe in:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Emera believes in always doing the right thing. This is reflected in our commitment to provide a fair and equal opportunity for all candidates when they compete for jobs. We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including members of the visible minority community, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so through a series of questions in the online application process.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: 

When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

While our employees are not required to report their vaccination status at this time, we continue to recommend that employees get their COVID-19 vaccination and stay up to date with boosters to protect themselves, their families, coworkers, and the public. It is important to note that the Emera Corporate Vaccine Policy could be reinstated, in part or in full, at any time.

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