University of Saskatchewan Accounting Co-op Student

Virtus Group; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting and business advisory firm is looking for a Co-op student. You'll gain hands-on experience in accounting services, personal and corporate tax, and business advisory. The ideal candidate is an accounting student with strong communication skills and a desire to pursue a CPA designation. This role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing professional development

Parking support

Vacation and personal days

Dynamic social committee

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Experience in compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Work on personal and corporate tax.
• Help with payroll and general bookkeeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Positive attitude

Entrepreneurship appreciation

Desire to pursue CPA

Education

Accounting student

Job description

Overview

Support the dreams of those who have boldly ventured into entrepreneurship. Believe in those who have faced a business challenge or taken a step into the unknown. Help local entrepreneurs experience the full extent of success. This is what Virtus Group is all about.

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.

What you\'ll gain

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

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

What you\'ll bring to our team

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;
• Appreciation of entrepreneurship; and
• Desire to pursue a CPA designation.

Environment and benefits

At Virtus Group, you\'ll be working with a friendly and collaborative team of professionals in an engaging, challenging and rewarding environment. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing professional development through formal training and on-the-job learning, parking support, vacation and personal days, and a dynamic social committee.

If you\'re intrigued about a Co-op term at Virtus Group, please apply through the CareerLink Job Board and on the Virtus Group Careers Page.

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.