Co-op Corporate Accounting & Tax

Emera Inc•Halifax, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emera Inc. is seeking a Co-op, Corporate Accounting & Tax student for the Fall 2026 term (September 7 to December 18). This 16-week opportunity offers a unique blend of experience in both corporate accounting and tax, providing valuable, hands-on exposure to a wide range of financial operations. As part of both the Corporate Accounting and Corporate Tax teams, you’ll gain firsthand experience with the corporate financial close process, support the preparation of Canadian tax compliance and information returns, conduct tax research, and assist with cross-affiliate transactions. This role is ideal for students looking to build a strong foundation in both disciplines within a dynamic and supportive corporate environment.

Requirements

Proactive, detail-oriented student in their 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks across teams and deadlines
A strong work ethic, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
A sharp eye for detail and a passion for learning

Nice To Haves

Previous accounting or tax experience (an asset, but not required)

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including journal entries and monthly bank/account reconciliations
Prepare monthly intercompany billings, categorize charges for tax reporting, and complete related reconciliations
Support the annual expense report audit
Assist with monthly HST return filings for multiple corporate entities
Complete Statistics Canada survey submissions
Contribute to the preparation of Canadian Corporate Information Returns and other CRA compliance filings and audit requests
Take on various ad hoc tasks in support of the Corporate Accounting, Tax, and broader Finance teams