Accounting Summer Student (4 months)

West Fraser Accounting Department in Vancouver is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Accounting student to join our team starting in May 2025.

Accounting Summer Student

You'll Do:

• Support the team in their daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and filings.
• Prepare, update, and maintain periodic financial reports within Excel.
• Assist with preparing bank transactions, bank reconciliations and deposit registers.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly or consolidation journal entries.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis projects, including requests from other departments.
• Document financial tasks and processes.
• Assist with improving system implementations (for example, EPM).
• Contribute to developing new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using existing West Fraser processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

You have:

• To be an undergraduate student pursuing a university degree. Preference will be given to students obtaining a bachelor's in business administration with an accounting specialty.
• Preference is given to individuals who have completed the Introductory Financial Accounting courses and are working toward the prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• General understanding of accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proficient in MS Office suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in teams.
• Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset.

What our team offers you:

• A collaborative, high-energy, team-based experience focused on the mentoring and development of an aspiring CPA in a co-op program.
• First-hand experience working alongside CPAs in the Corporate Accounting department of a multi-national company.
• Exposure to working with cross-functional teams from other departments.
• Opportunities to practice indirect influence skills by coordinating tasks and consolidating data from multiple sources and departments.
• Guidance and direction from the Senior Corporate Accountant of the Corporate Accounting Team, with opportunities to work with the Corporate Accounting Manager.
• Competitive salary.

Your Workplace Location:

Live and work in Vancouver, a city renowned for its stunning scenery, mild climate, and vibrant culture.

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About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

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What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)