Co-op Student, Corporate Accounting

Beedie; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Beedie is seeking a finance co-op student to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting and corporate accounting within a growing company in Burnaby, Canada. You will participate in period-end activities and mentorship from a large team of designated accountants, supporting the finance function with accuracy and insight.

The 8-month term starts January 2027 and is ideal for students enrolled in accounting programs who want practical experience, develop Excel and Office skills, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university degree or college diploma program in accounting or a related field.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication abilities.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and cash transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with schedules and working papers.
• Help compile financial reporting packages and working papers.
• Support various ad-hoc accounting projects and general finance tasks.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to support the finance function.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proactive self-starter

Multitasking

Teamwork

Questioning and feedback

Education

Accounting degree or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Position Overview

Join our energetic Finance team for a hands-on experience in financial reporting and corporate accounting, as we complete our period-end reporting and various other projects. Beedie offers an exciting and challenging work environment, with ample opportunity for mentorship from our large team of designated accountants. The objective of the finance team is to accurately capture, report, and analyze financial and non-financial information to provide the business with exceptional decision support.

This role is open to students available for an 8-month co-op term starting in January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording daily deposits and cash transactions into the accounting system.
• Preparation of routine and ad-hoc journal entries.
• Preparation and analysis of bank reconciliations including the investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Assisting with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Assisting in compiling financial reporting packages, including assisting in preparation of financial statement files and working papers.
• Supporting various ad-hoc accounting projects.
• Performing clerical and administrative duties to support the finance function.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a university degree or college diploma program in accounting or a related field.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office experience with intermediate Excel skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks as part of a team or independently.
• Team player who wants to help and contribute to a team environment.
• Comfortable and confident in asking questions, seeking guidance, and feedback.

$46,800 - $46,800 a year

We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.