Summer Student, Marketing Accounting

PETRONAS Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work week

Casual dress code

Mentorship

Meaningful work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada invites applications for a summer student in Marketing Accounting in Calgary. The role runs May through August 2027 and offers exposure to the energy sector, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to participate in real-world accounting tasks within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

The position is designed for capable, energetic students pursuing Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, with strong Excel skills and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program and returning to studies after the term.
• Major in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time and data management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical natural gas and NGL settlements, including confirmations, invoicing, and preparation of accounting entries.
• Maintain and update the Marketing Accounting process and document inventory.
• Support SAP-to-source system reconciliations and investigate differences.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for review.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting, reporting, and data analysis requests.
• Identify process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Support month-end activities, including data validation and accruals.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Accounting

Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

PETRONAS Canada is a great place to launch a career that is enriched with knowledge, technical skills and mentorship. Our summer student program provides an opportunity to experience real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, network with other students and create a vision for your future career path.

Working with our Marketing Accounting team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2027. During your summer, you will gain exposure to the energy industry by attending sessions hosted by subject matter experts and will have an opportunity to showcase your learnings with your student network. We are looking for capable, energetic, and driven individuals to join us in our passion for progress. Expand your potential with us!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Assist with physical natural gas and NGL settlements, including confirmations, invoicing, and preparation of accounting entries
• Maintain and update the Marketing Accounting process and document inventory
• Support SAP-to-source system reconciliations, including investigation of differences
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for review
• Assist with ad hoc accounting, reporting, and data analysis requests
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities and assist with implementation
• Support month-end activities, including data validation, accrual support, and preparation of supporting documentation

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after the work term
• Enrolled in Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting or Finance post-secondary programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with strong Excel skills
• The ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with your team, peers, and diverse business groups
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time and data management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study
• Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation
• Work for a company that is making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we work

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.