Finance & Accounting - Student

Advert Location : Location CA-AB-Leduc
ID 2025-1517
Employee Type
Student
Category
Accounting/Finance

About Us

SECURE Your Future!

At SECURE, we’re not afraid of tough jobs – because they matter. Join us in transforming waste into value, protecting communities, and building a stronger future. We’ve got your back while you build your career.

Summer Student Opportunities begin in May 2026 and end in August 2026.

What We Need From You?

At SECURE, we roll up our sleeves and take on the tough stuff with grit, innovation, and teamwork. We’re looking for students who are:

  • Ready to embrace challenges and bring forward new ideas.
  • Determined, resilient, and driven to see tasks through.
  • Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong ability to collaborate.
  • Motivated to perform at a high level and support the team.

Program Eligibility:

  • Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and available from May to August.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada (Citizen, PR, or valid work permit).
  • Complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug test if the role is considered safety sensitive.

How to apply:

Submit one (1) combined PDF that includes all required documents in this order:

  • Cover Letter – Answer both prompts:
    • Why do you want to work for SECURE?
    • How does this position fit with your career goals?
  • Resume
  • Recent Transcripts (official or unofficial)

File format & naming

  • Format: PDF only (no Word, Google Docs, or separate files)

Your Opportunity at SECURE

We are seeking a Summer Student to join our Finance and Accounting team within the Specialty Chemicals business group. This position offers hands-on exposure to core accounting functions, variance analysis, and process improvements, while also providing the opportunity to contribute to cross-departmental initiatives.

This role is based in Leduc, Alberta. The successful candidate will need to live in Leduc or the surrounding area, or be prepared to relocate at their own expense for the duration of the term.

The Team

The Finance and Accounting team at SECURE is a dynamic, collaborative group focused on driving financial accuracy and process improvements within the Specialty Chemicals business group. The team offers an engaging environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain a strong understanding of finance in a supportive and fast-paced setting.

A Day in The Life

  • Transaction Recording and Reconciliation: Support daily accounting activities, including recording bank transactions, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
  • Month-End Close: Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations and other month-end close activities.
  • Profit and Loss Analysis: Conduct variance reviews of monthly results, analyzing performance against forecasts.
  • Accounts Receivable: Support timely entry of customer cheques and EFT payments and prepare journal entries for reconciliations.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance accounting processes.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with other business areas to build an understanding of operations and support finance-related initiatives.
  • Ad Hoc Support: Take on additional tasks and project work as needed to support team objectives.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, ideally in the second or third year of study.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Professionalism and a positive attitude in all interactions.

Submission

  • Apply through SECURE’s Careers site for this posting.
  • Applications that are not submitted as one combined PDF may be considered incomplete.

Application Deadline

Please submit your application by October 17th, 2025. Only applicants submitted through SECURE’s career site will be acknowledged. Late submissions will not be accepted.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth — for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team that takes pride in tackling tough challenges and making a meaningful contribution. We attract, retain, and motivate employees with competitive compensation and by recognizing performance.

We Got This.

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SECURE is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are not assessed on race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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