Co-op or Intern, Assurance

BDO Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Wellbeing initiative reimbursement

Job summary

BDO Canada in St John's is seeking a Co-op Student or Intern to join the Assurance team. You will apply accounting knowledge to work on working papers, financial statements, and notice to reader engagements, while building client relationships and supporting teams with assignments.

The role emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning, with opportunities to develop professionally in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree/diploma in accounting.
• Strong desire to provide outstanding client service and teamwork.
• Proven leadership ability and initiative.
• Good problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work projects and assignments using technical knowledge from courses.
• Prepare and complete working papers, financial statements, and notice to reader engagements.
• Gather evidence for Assurance and Accounting engagements.
• Build positive relationships with clients and respond to requests.
• Communicate progress and issues with team members.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree or diploma in progress

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our St John's office is currently looking for a Co-op Student or Intern to join the Assurance team and own the following responsibilities:

• Efficiently utilize technical knowledge from courses to carry out work projects and assignments
• Prepare and complete working papers, financial statements, and notice to reader engagements per regulatory standards
• Gather evidence for Assurance and Accounting engagements
• Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to request and suggestions
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.

Your Experience And Education

• You are currently working towards a degree/diploma, focused in accounting
• You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
• You have proven leadership skill and can take initiative to seek understanding
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

• We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
• We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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