Co-op, Corporate Accounting

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Energy, Corporate Finance

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: June 11^th, 2026

Emera Energy is currently seeking a Co-op, Corporate Accounting student for the Fall 2026 term (September 7 – December 18) within the Corporate Finance team. This 16-week opportunity provides hands-on experience in financial reporting, settlement processes, and accounting operations within a dynamic business environment.

In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to month-end close processes, financial analysis, and corporate accounting activities while working closely with professionals across the organization.

What you'll do:

As a co-op student, you will contribute to key accounting processes and support financial operations within the Corporate Finance Team. This includes:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and support general ledger monitoring, including full working paper and audit file preparation, account reconciliations, and analysis
• Assist with settlement activities, including invoice reconciliation, payment processing, and monitoring bank account activity
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve settlement discrepancies and ensure accuracy
• Prepare government and regulatory reports related to business activities
• Provide customer service support through telephone and email communications
• Assist with routine and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis

Work term outcomes:

By the end of your work term, you will have:

• Gained a strong understanding of the month-end close cycle and corporate accounting processes
• Developed a foundational understanding of the marketing and trading business
• Strengthened your analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Developed the ability to work independently in a professional accounting environment
• Built experience delivering effective customer service in a finance setting

Who you are:

You're a motivated and detail-oriented student in your 3rd or 4^th year of a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) program, looking to develop your accounting and financial reporting skills in a collaborative environment.

You bring:

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-focused environment
• Solid business acumen and a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with experience using financial reporting systems

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.

To learn more about us, please visit; www.emera.com

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 Social Committee offers 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 June 11^th, 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.

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.