Operations Cost Accounting Intern - Sarnia, Canada - Plains All American Pipeline

Plains All American Pipeline

Verified Company

Sarnia, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs).

Plains also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, Plains is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for high achieving, analytical, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate students to join our Early Talent program.

The Plains Early Talent program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.

Students are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward.

Plains is proud to foster a culture where students are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one.

We provide our students with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.

Plains has a great opportunity for a highly motivated student to join our Sarnia Ontario team for an 8 or 12-month term position beginning in May 1, 2023.

This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience to supplement your studies. Look forward to the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities:

Administer and account for service contracts and invoices;
Provide cost tracking project support;
Perform general accounting services journal entry preparations, reconciliations, and audit request;
Perform project spend trend analysis & forecasts;
Preparation of monthly project accruals and variance to budget explanations;
Continually identifying areas of improvements, documenting potential efficiencies and participating in process improvement opportunities;
Attend internal meetings, where applicable; and
Assist in various ad hoc requests as required.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in fulltime studies in a postsecondary institution, working towards a degree in business, finance or accounting;Prior work experience is an asset;
Both formal and nonformal coop students are eligible to apply;
A selfstarter who is driven to learn;
Ability to synthesize information to get to key aspects and provide supported conclusions/recommendations;
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment and to adapt to changing business conditions;
Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills;
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook;
Live within 120km radius from our Sarnia office;
Ability to work well within a team environment and under mínimal supervision; and
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Cover letter
Resume
Copy of your unofficial transcript (you must include this to be considered)

As a student at Plains you'll receive a competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.

All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.