U of S Accounting Co-op Student

Virtus Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays off in July and August

Parking subsidy

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Virtus Group in Saskatoon is seeking a Co-op Student to gain experience across accounting and assurance services, personal and corporate tax, and hands-on training to fast-track professional accounting development.

You will work with a collaborative team on compilations, reviews, audits, payroll, and general bookkeeping while pursuing a CPA designation and building practical experience in a dynamic community-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Accounting student pursuing degree or co-op
• Strong communication skills are essential
• Attention to detail and initiative expected

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in compilations, reviews, and audits
• Work with personal and corporate tax
• Process payroll
• Perform general bookkeeping, account reconciliations and business advisory tasks

Skills

Continual learning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Accounting student

Job description

Build your career. Experience more. Starting your career shouldn’t mean being limited to one type of work, one industry, or one narrow piece of the client relationship.

If you’re an accounting student, this might be the work term you’re looking for. At Virtus Group, we listen to each other; we care about our staff and our clients; we make a difference in our communities; and we make sure we have a lot of fun along the way.

As a Co-op Student, you’ll gain experience in a variety of accounting and assurance services as well as personal and corporate tax. Our comprehensive training program and hands-on work experience will fast track your development, putting you on the path to becoming a professional accountant.

You’ll gain experience in a variety of the following areas:

• Compilations, reviews, and audits;
• Personal and corporate tax;
• Payroll; and
• General bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and business advisory.

What you’ll bring to our team of vibrant professionals

• Keen interest in continual learning and taking initiative;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Positive attitude; and
• Desire to pursue a CPA designation.

There’s a reason Virtus Group has been recognized as a Saskatchewan Top Employer.

We’ve built a workplace where you’ll feel welcome from day one. You will work with a friendly and collaborative team of professionals in an engaging, challenging and rewarding environment. We offer competitive compensation, vacation and personal days, along with perks like the ability to bank overtime worked and Fridays off in July and August. You’ll also have access to a parking subsidy, ongoing professional development through formal training and on-the-job learning, and a dynamic social committee.

About Virtus Group

Virtus Group’s purpose is to help people. Our story started with one person, one spark, and a commitment to virtue and helping Saskatchewan businesses and the community for over half a century. As the largest independent accounting and business advisory firm in Saskatchewan, with offices in Saskatoon, Regina, and Estevan, we offer comprehensive financial services tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. We have resources to manage the most challenging, complex client work while maintaining the flexibility and agility to make all decisions quickly and in-house.