Accounting Summer Students

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. Today, we are a proud member of the Shell Group, and a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and environmental performance.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Accounting teams are currently seeking candidates for multiple 2027 Summer Student positions across our Financial Accounting, Operations Accounting, and Production Accounting groups. These 4-month work terms will commence in May 2027 and are based in Calgary.

These dynamic positions will provide the successful candidates with an excellent opportunity to continue to learn about the western Canadian oil & gas industry as well as further develop their accounting skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting

Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial accounting journal entries

Monthly account balance reconciliations

Assist with preparation of management reporting packages

Support the preparation of forecasts, budgets and ad hoc financial analyses as required

Assistance with user acceptance testing of financial reporting system changes

Support with Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) reporting

Preparation of Statistics Canada surveys

Support other projects and initiatives as required

Both written and oral communication skills will be applicable as the candidate will co-ordinate with many individuals within the department

Operations Accounting

Daily invoice processing, including verification of correct coding and sufficient approvals

Upload PDF invoices into the invoice processing system for proper coding and approval routing

Process of cheque requests and donation requests as well as manage cancelled and re-issued cheques

Assist the AP Coordinator with journal entries

Other duties and special projects as required

Production Accounting

Assist with gathering and analyzing production data to support revenue, royalty, and fee calculations

Assist with monthly and quarterly production accounting journal entries

Monthly account balance reconciliations

Review property reports to ensure recognition of production, revenue, royalties and fees

Update production accounting records to reflect changes in production factors, product flow, fuel estimates, gas analysis, royalties, and ownership

Communicate with the field staff and internal teams to resolve data discrepancies

Support other projects and initiatives as required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC

These positions are ideally suited for students currently in their second or third year of a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, with a preference for those pursuing Accounting or a related business discipline and returning to their studies in the following academic term

Ability to perform tasks both independently and within a team environment

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow through and resolve issues with good communication skills

• Intermediate MS Office/365 skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience in accounting is considered an asset, but not required

Experience in SAP or other financial systems is considered an asset, but not required

For students interested in the Production Accounting position, an interest in pursuing the CAPPA Certificate Program is considered an asset

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us

• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry

• A culture of caring and high performance

• Focus on health and well-being

• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

We are pleased to share that Shell’s acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. has now officially closed. This marks an important milestone for both organizations and the beginning of a new chapter together.

ARC Resources Ltd. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and will continue to operate largely as a standalone business for a period of time before fully integrating.

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.