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.