Operational Accounting Intern

Plains All American•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. New to the midstream energy sector? No problem! Plains offers a comprehensive formal training program, featuring on-the-job training, companywide learning series, online educational tools (see sample) and student programs. About this student opportunity At Plains, students are vital members of our team, driving our business forward with their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. From day one, you’ll feel empowered to ask questions and truly be part of our collaborative culture. We offer students the chance to build professional networks by working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and fellow students. Our student programs provide hands-on experience within the oil and gas midstream sector and opportunities for students to take on higher level projects depending on their skills and career interests. Our internships are designed to bridge the gap between academic studies and real-world applications, offering meaningful and challenging work. Plains is proud to offer one of the industry’s top formal training programs for students, with high-achieving participants potentially receiving job offers upon graduation. We are currently seeking an Operational Accounting Intern to join our team for an 8-month temporary term beginning in Fall 2026, working 40 hours per week. This role offers exposure to settlement of crude oil movements via pipeline, rail and trucks within the Canadian energy sector. The successful candidate will contribute to key initiatives that support the invoicing and settlement of our transactions in the Canadian crude business. Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Operational Accounting within the energy industry!

Requirements

Proven customer service skills, including written and oral communication
Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative by undertaking tasks independently and working the hours required to meet business deadlines
Proficient use of the MS Office suite of applications, particularly MS Excel
Positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment
Preference will be given to students enrolled in full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field.
You will not graduate from your current bachelor’s program prior to the end date of this internship.
Ability to commit to an 8-month work term starting August 31, 2026.
Willingness to relocate to Calgary for the entire duration of the term.
Willingness to work in-person at our Calgary downtown office.
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada for the duration of their employment.
Ability to provide three satisfactory references from past managers/teachers and pass a Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RightAngle or Oracle would be an asset.
Past entry level work experience doing customer service or relevant internships are considered an asset.
Experience working with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CoPilot AI, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Prepare, verify, process and resolve discrepancies related to Crude invoices and purchase statements
Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams in both written and oral formats - in a timely and professional manner
Communicate with commercial teams on invoice disputes, provide backup information as requested
Enter disputes with rail companies on their 3rd party rail sites/platforms
Enter issues on Right Angle issue log and monitor dispute resolution
Ability to process high volume of commercial payable invoices
Send invoices to accounting (AP) for upload to payment system
Request updates to vendor/customer accounts as required
Managing and maintaining email account(s), customer files, system, and department processes
General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, etc.; and
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Invoicing, Settlements and Payables.