Co-op Student

Job summary

The student will gain practical experience in accounting, assurance, and taxation by assisting with bookkeeping, audits, and tax filings. They will participate in client projects from planning through completion while collaborating with the team.

Job details

Turn classroom learning into practical experience across accounting, assurance and tax. 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, T4s, T5s, GST, and corporate and personal tax. Participate in client projects from planning and preparation through completion. Learn how to balance independent work with effective team collaboration. 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 January 5, 2027, and ending April 30, 2027, with a possible extension to August 27, 2027. Please submit your resume with unofficial transcripts attached and cover letter. Deadline to apply is 4:00pm on September 30, 2026

What you’ll do

The student will gain practical experience in accounting, assurance, and taxation by assisting with bookkeeping, audits, and tax filings. They will participate in client projects from planning through completion while collaborating with the team.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in the second or third year of a business degree with an accounting major. A willingness to learn and strong communication skills are essential for this professional environment.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Assurance
• Taxation
• Bookkeeping
• Compilations
• Audits
• GST
• Corporate tax
• Personal tax
• CaseWare
• Profile
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• QBO
• Client communication
• Team collaboration
• CaseWare Software Applications
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Planning
• Auditing
• Customer Service
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Student
• Tax Specialist
• Accountants
• Tax Preparers