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  • AB, Canada
  • Red Deer County, AB, T4S 2H4, Canada

Full-time · Temporary

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Full-time · Temporary
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Build practical skills, explore public practice and make your summer count.

Put your accounting education into practice with a team that is committed to your development. At Pivotal LLP, you will receive hands-on training, learn how public practice engagements come together, and contribute to real client work with support along the way.

What you will experience

  • Gain practical experience across accounting, assurance and taxation, including bookkeeping, compilations, reviews, audits, T5s, GST, and corporate tax.
  • Participate in client projects from planning and preparation through completion.
  • Develop your ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Build confidence in a professional, fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
  • Travel to client offices when required.

What you bring

  • Be enrolled in year two or three of a business degree with an accounting major.
  • Bring curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn.
  • Previous customer service or bookkeeping experience is welcome, but not required.
  • Experience with CaseWare, Profile, Sage, QuickBooks or QBO is an asset.

Why build your career at Pivotal?

  • Personalized one-on-one training.
  • A personal mentor to support your development.
  • Exposure to many areas of public practice.
  • Firm-paid social events and the opportunity to connect with the team.

Ready to take the next step?

  • The position is for a 4-month term starting May 4, 2027, and ending August 27, 2027. 
  • Please submit your resume with unofficial transcripts attached and cover letter. 
  • Deadline to apply is 4:00pm on September 30, 2026
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Responsibilities

The student will gain practical experience in accounting, assurance, and taxation by participating in client projects from planning to completion. They will also contribute to real client work, including bookkeeping, audits, and corporate tax filings, while working both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in the second or third year of a business degree with an accounting major. A willingness to learn, curiosity, and initiative are required, while previous bookkeeping or customer service experience is considered an asset.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Assurance
  • Taxation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Compilations
  • Audits
  • Corporate tax
  • Client communication
  • CaseWare
  • Profile
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks
  • QBO
  • Customer service

Benefits

  • Personalized one-on-one training
  • Personal mentor
  • Firm-paid social events

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Assurance
  • Taxation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Compilations
  • Audits
  • T5s
  • GST
  • Corporate tax
  • CaseWare
  • Profile
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks
  • QBO
  • Public practice
  • Business degree
  • Client projects
  • Professional communication

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