Plains
Operational Accounting Intern
Calgary, AB · Intern · Internship
No sponsorshipDetected 6 days ago
AccountingExcelCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint
About the role
- 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.
- Plains offers a comprehensive formal training program, featuring on-the-job training, companywide learning series, online educational tools ( see sample ) and student programs.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience working with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CoPilot AI, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).
- 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.
- Proven customer service skills, including written and oral communication
- Ability to demonstrate initiative by undertaking tasks independently and working the hours required to meet business deadlines
- Positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Experience with RightAngle or Oracle would be an asset.
Compensation
- As a student at Plains you'll receive competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.
Company info
- Understand our core values, recent Plains news, or read our sustainability report.
- Dress and communicate professionally.
- Inform us of any vacation plans or changes in availability.
- Prepare questions to ask at the end of your interview.
- 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.
- We are currently seeking a n Operational Accounting Intern to join our team for an 8-month temporary term beginning in Fall 2026, working 40 hours per week.
- Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams in both written and oral formats - in a timely and professional manner
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.
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