COMMERCE SUMMER STUDENT (CALGARY BASED)

Torxen Oil & Gas Ltd. is a private fast paced, dynamic Oil and Gas company, located in the south-eastern area of Alberta called the Palliser Block, with the better part of 60,000 BOE/day with a diverse product portfolio consisting of a 60% gas and 40% oil production. Torxen currently has a 4-month Calgary head office opportunity for a Commerce Student within our Finance Group, Starting May 1, 2024.

About this Opportunity:

As a Commerce Student, you will be working in our Finance Group, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Accounting. The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively participate as a team member within the Corporate Reporting team while working closely with our operations and other finance teams. You will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting on several projects. It will provide you with a holistic view in relation to your area of study while teaching you real-life month end accounting.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, with a passion and curiosity for ongoing learning. Communication will be key in this position as the Finance Group works a hybrid work week arrangement.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Routine journal entries - monthly and quarterly (lease, prepaids)

  • Assist with monthly account balance reconciliations

  • Assist with GST returns

  • Accounts payable and/or Accounts receivable processing

  • Assist in research for financial statements

  • Vacation coverage

  • Adhoc duties providing support where needed

Qualifications:

  • 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Commerce Program or a recent graduate, with accounting major

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must

  • Exposure to Qbyte, Simply, Quickbooks or other accounting software is an asset

Other Skills: 

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Diligent with a strong attention to detail

  • Ability to identify, follow through and resolve issues with good communication

  • Ease and comfort with learning new software systems

  • Ability to effectively work independently and within a team environment

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume, as well as proof of education, to recruitment@torxen.net by February 5th, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.