Financial Accounting Summer Student

ARC Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Financial Accounting Summer Student to join their team. The role involves preparing financial journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial system testing. Ideal candidates are in the 2nd or 3rd year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree, especially those specializing in Accounting. This position offers a collaborative environment and valuable experience in the energy sector.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Focus on health and well-being

Qualifications

• Must be returning to studies in the following term.
• Experience in accounting is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial accounting journal entries.
• Conduct monthly account balance reconciliations.
• Assist with user acceptance testing of financial reporting system changes.
• Support Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree (2nd or 3rd year)

Tools

MS Office/365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP or other financial systems

Job description

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Overview

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

Opportunity

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We are currently seeking a Financial Accounting Summer Student to join our Financial Accounting team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Internal Financial Reporting, the successful candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills along with a passion for learning. The work term will commence in May 2026 and will last approximately 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial accounting journal entries
• Monthly account balance reconciliations
• Peer benchmarking of external reporting-related disclosure
• Assistance with user acceptance testing of financial reporting system changes
• Support with Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) reporting
• Preparation of Statistics Canada surveys
• Support other projects and initiatives as required
• Both written and oral communication skills will be applicable as the candidate will co-ordinate with many individuals within the department

What you will bring to ARC

• The position is ideally suited for students entering the second or third year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a preference for those specializing in Accounting and are returning to their studies in the following term
• Experience in accounting is considered an asset, but not required
• Ability to perform tasks both independently and within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through and resolve issues with good communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office/365 skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in SAP or other financial systems is considered an asset, but not required

Rewarding Opportunity

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well-being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We thank you for your interest in ARC; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.