Co-op, Corporate Accounting

Emera Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee Machine

Onsite Gym

Rooftop Patio

Job summary

Emera Inc. is seeking a Co-op, Corporate Accounting student for the Winter term (Jan 4 – Apr 30, 2027) in Halifax, NS.

This 16-week position offers hands-on exposure to the corporate close process, intercompany transactions, and accounting operations while collaborating with finance professionals across Emera. You will perform full-cycle accounting duties, assist with month-end processes, and support regulatory filings, with a focus on accuracy, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced corporate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Seeking a proactive, detail oriented student with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Previous accounting or tax experience is an asset, not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare Statistics Canada surveys and support regulatory filing requirements.
• Prepare monthly intercompany billings and perform related variance analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with routine and ad hoc requests from Corporate Accounting and other finance departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc., Corporate Accounting

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Emera Inc. is currently seeking a Co-op, Corporate Accounting student for the Winter term (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027) with our Corporate Accounting team. This 16-week opportunity provides hands-on experience and valuable exposure to the corporate financial close process, cross-affiliate transactions, and accounting operations, while working closely with finance 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 Accounting team. This includes:

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including preparation of journal entries and monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare Statistics Canada surveys and support other regulatory filing requirements
• Prepare monthly intercompany billings, categorize charges for tax reporting purposes, and complete related variance analysis
• Support month-end and year-end financial close activities
• Assist with routine and ad hoc 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
• Gained exposure to corporate financial close processes and financial reporting activities
• Built knowledge of the financial structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies

Who you are:

You're a proactive and detail-oriented student in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, looking to develop your accounting knowledge and gain meaningful corporate finance experience in a collaborative environment.

You bring:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A strong work ethic, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset
• A sharp eye for detail and a passion for learning
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Previous accounting or tax experience considered an asset, but not required

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.

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, Coffee Chats and Games
• Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Programincluding 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?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

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.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

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.