Accounting Assistant: Part-Time Student Position

Launch your Accounting Career with Bear Drilling Corp. We are seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant to join our team in Nisku. This is an excellent opportunity for a post-secondary student looking to gain meaningful, hands-on accounting experience while working alongside our finance and operations professionals with 15+ years in the oil and gas industry. We offer flexible scheduling around school commitments, making this an ideal role for students who are eager to build practical experience while completing their education. What You’ll Do As part of our finance team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other general accounting support. Accounts Payable · Issue purchase orders within approved limits · Review, code, and enter vendor invoices · Match invoices to purchase orders, field tickets, packing slips, and approvals · Investigate and resolve discrepancies with vendors and operations personnel · Assist with payment processing Accounts Receivable · Review field tickets for invoicing and payroll · Prepare and issue customer invoices based on field tickets and daily drilling reports · Verify billable hours, equipment usage, and third-party charges General Accounting and Administration · Work closely with operations and field personnel to ensure timely and accurate documentation · Assist with month-end close and year-end audit preparation · Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records · Provide general administrative and accounting support as required What We’re Looking For · Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Accounting, Finance, or related program · Interest in building a career in accounting within the oil and gas or related industry · Basic understanding of accounting principles · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office · Strong attention to detail and organizational skills · Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively · Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities Schedule · Approximately 12-18 hours per week, with the potential for increase during summer or school breaks · 3 days per week · Flexible scheduling to accommodate class schedules Compensation · Competitive hourly wage · Overtime Eligible Why Join Bear Drilling Corp? At Bear Drilling, you'll be joining a small, collaborative team where your work makes a real impact. We believe the best learning comes from hands-on experience, so you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our team of professionals, take on meaningful responsibilities, and gain valuable exposure to the day-to-day operations of an accounting department. We're committed to creating a supportive environment where students can develop their skills, ask questions, and grow professionally. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting knowledge while balancing your studies, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

The Accounting Assistant will handle accounts payable and receivable tasks, including processing invoices and purchase orders. They will also provide general administrative support and assist with month-end and year-end audit preparations.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary Accounting, Finance, or related program with a basic understanding of accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required.

• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• General Accounting
• Invoicing
• Purchase Orders
• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Month-end Close
• Audit Preparation

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Administrative

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Feb 8, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

18 hours per week

Seniority

Internship

Application method

Direct apply is available