Accounting Co-op Student

The Calgary Airport Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Calgary Airport Authority is seeking a Co-op Accountant in Calgary for a 12-month term starting January 4, 2027. This full-time hybrid role supports Accounts Receivable and Payable, month-end closings, and budgeting activities.

You must be enrolled in a post-secondary program (BBA, BComm or equivalent) with a work term as part of curriculum. Join a collaborative Accounting team that emphasizes learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program requiring a work term as part of the curriculum.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; you like accurate work.
• Curious, proactive attitude and willingness to learn new tools and tasks.
• Comfortable working with others and contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable invoicing and disbursements.
• Support month end closings by preparing reconciliations and reviewing entries.
• Assist with keeping our capital records up to date.
• Assist with payments and other day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Help monitor budgets and track expenditure across departments as needed.
• Perform basic data entry to maintain accuracy in the systems.
• Help the team get ready with audits by organizing and updating documents.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Curious mindset

Team collaboration

Education

BBA, BComm or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Status: Full-Time, 12-month term, expected start date January 4th, 2027

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Employees must be available to work in office five (5) days a week to meet business requirements.

Number of positions available: 2

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we're the team that keeps Calgary connected - and you could be our newest member.

We're in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT'S THE TEAM LIKE

TheAccounting teamplays a key role in keeping our organization running smoothly. They ensureaccuratefinancial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with many departments to help drive smart business decisions.

But beyond the numbers, this is a team that values learning, mentorship, and curiosity.You'llbe surrounded by collaborative and supportive professionals who love to share knowledge and help students grow. Expect a fast-paced environment, exposure to real-world challenges, and teammates who want to see you succeed.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable invoicing and disbursements.
• Support month end closings by preparing reconciliations andreviewingentries.
• Assistwith keeping our capital records up to date.
• Assistwith payments and other dayaccountingtasks.
• Helpmonitorbudgets and track expenditure across departments as needed.
• Perform basic data entrytomaintainaccuracy inthesystems.
• Help theteam get ready with audits by organizing and updating documents.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• Toqualify for aCo-op position, you must be enrolled in a post-secondaryprogram (BBA, BComm or equivalent) that requires a work term as a formalcomponentof the curriculum, and you must provide documentation confirming that the work term is an academic requirement.
• Strong organization and attention to detail - you like keeping thingsaccurateand on track.
• A curious, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new tools and tasks.
• Comfortable working with others and contributing positively to a team environment.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Demonstrated experience working with financial data, spreadsheets, or accounting software in an academic or work setting.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and verify numerical informationwith detailing.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information in a professional environment.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.