Accounting - Summer Student

About JORI Logistics

JORI is a client-focused, relationship-based, family-owned company that understands our client’s Customs Brokerage and transportation needs. We combine unparalleled customer service with robust technology solutions to transform logistics into a competitive advantage for importers and exporters. Since 1992, we’ve provided turnkey logistics services, including Canadian Customs Brokerage, U.S. Customs Brokerage, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight, Trade Consulting, and more. Our client relationships, some of which are as old as we are, have grown to include some of Canada’s foremost importers and exporters. With offices in Houston, Almaty, and Cebu City, JORI is small enough to care and big enough to matter.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated accounting student to join our team this summer. This role provides comprehensive exposure to the core areas of a private company’s accounting operations – including bookkeeping, financial reporting, indirect tax reporting, and assurance work.

Reporting to the CFO or his delegate, the accounting student will be given the opportunity to develop skills in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Month End procedures.

As the Finance & Accounting Summer Student in the NGL team, you will have the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of work that ranges from assisting with vendor on-boarding, vendor management, data management, journal entries and aid in cash forecasting. This opportunity will allow you to gain insight into supply chain processes, accounting, data management, while growing your professional network, industry knowledge and gaining on-the-job experience.

This position is based in Calgary and is mostly in-office.

WORK TERM: 4 months – May – August 2026

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate bookkeeping and general ledger records.

Prepare bank reconciliations, financial statements, and working papers.

Support GST filings.

Assist with monthly reporting and reconciliations

Work collaboratively with the team to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.

Contribute to the implementation of efficient accounting and internal control systems.

Ad hoc projects

About You

Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree from a Canadian university (required) OR enrollment in or completion of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) (required).

Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax concepts.

Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software (nice to have).

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Exemplary interpersonal skills and exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Well organized and able to handle multiple tasks quickly and accurately

High energy, flexible and has a willingness to take initiative

Demonstrates creativity and ability to rely on experience and knowledge to make decisions confidently.

Do our values resonate with you? If you want to be a part of a fast-growing and technology-driven company with a global reach, apply now!