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# Co-op Student, Corporate Accounting at Beedie

- **Company:** Beedie
- **Location:** Burnaby, Canada
- **Compensation:** $47k
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/beedie/1eb1d55c-e93e-4752-8a49-d94276067ea3

## Job description

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Position Overview Join our energetic Finance team for a hands-on experience in financial reporting and corporate accounting, as we complete our period-end reporting and various other projects. Beedie offers an exciting and challenging work environment, with ample opportunity for mentorship from our large team of designated accountants. The objective of the finance team is to accurately capture, report, and analyze financial and non-financial information to provide the business with exceptional decision support. This role is open to students available for an 8-month co-op term starting in January 2027.

## Key Responsibilities

- Recording daily deposits and cash transactions into the accounting system.
- Preparation of routine and ad-hoc journal entries.
- Preparation and analysis of bank reconciliations including the investigating and resolving reconciling items.
- Assisting with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and working papers.
- Assisting in compiling financial reporting packages, including assisting in preparation of financial statement files and working papers.
- Supporting various ad-hoc accounting projects.
- Performing clerical and administrative duties to support the finance function.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Currently enrolled in a university degree or college diploma program in accounting or a related field.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office experience with intermediate Excel skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks as part of a team or independently.
- Team player who wants to help and contribute to a team environment.
- Comfortable and confident in asking questions, seeking guidance, and feedback.

We value your interest in Beedie.  While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.

## About Beedie

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Beedie is a vertically integrated private real estate developer and owner of industrial, commercial, and residential properties across Canada and the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1954
- **Founders**: Keith Beedie

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Real estate development (industrial, commercial, residential), property management, land development, construction financing.
- Target customers: B2B (businesses seeking industrial/office space, tenants) and B2C (homebuyers/renters in residential projects), as well as companies requiring flexible capital through Beedie Capital.
- Mission or purpose statement: "Built for Good" – a commitment to quality construction, community giving, and creating environments where people and businesses can thrive.

## Products & Services
- **Beedie Industrial**: Development, construction, and property management of industrial and commercial real estate – one of Canada's largest private industrial landowners, having completed over 35 million square feet.
- **Beedie Living**: Large-scale residential and mixed-use projects, including high-profile developments in Metro Vancouver.
- **Beedie Capital**: Flexible financing solutions for dynamic companies across North America, evolving alongside partners through multiple growth stages.
- **Beedie Cares / 70/70 Initiative**: Social responsibility program focusing on community partnerships, youth support (e.g., Mackie’s Place Job Skills Program), and employee volunteering.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at USD $36 million (per LinkedIn, 2025). Headcount ~208 employees (as of 2025, down 1% YoY).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped and family-owned; no external investors. Notable partners include community organizations (Mackie's Place, local nonprofits).
- **Growth Signals**: Active expansion into new Canadian markets (Calgary since 2014, Toronto since 2018) and US presence (Las Vegas, Nevada). Recently inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (2025). Multiple open roles posted across departments.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Full control over land acquisition, design, construction, financing, and property management – reduces reliance on third parties and accelerates delivery.
- **70-year track record**: Established in 1954, with deep relationships and a reputation for quality and integrity.
- **Scale of land holdings**: One of the largest private industrial landowners in Canada, providing a significant moat in the industrial real estate sector.
- **Community-centric brand**: "Built for Good" ethos differentiates them from purely profit-driven developers, attracting talent and partners aligned with social responsibility.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of industrial and residential developments in high-growth markets across Western Canada, Ontario, and the US (Las Vegas).
- Scaling Beedie Capital to offer financing to a broader range of companies.
- Deepening community impact through Beedie Cares and the 70/70 initiative.
- Maintaining a strong, collaborative corporate culture as the company grows.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Recognised as a Great Place to Work (Top 100 Best Workplaces in Canada 2024). Collaborative environment that values integrity, innovation, and fun.
- **Work policy**: On-site presence required for most roles (Burnaby, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto offices). Roles listed on Lever indicate on-site permanent full-time.
- **Perks & benefits**: Maternity leave top-up, mental health & wellness programs, ongoing training & development, and a strong work/life balance. Employees report feeling part of something bigger due to community involvement.
- **Career growth**: Opportunities across multiple departments (accounting, development, property management, marketing, construction) with freedom to take initiative.

## Sources
1. [beedie.ca](https://www.beedie.ca/)
2. [jobs.lever.co/beedie](https://jobs.lever.co/beedie)
3. [linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/beedie)
4. [beedie.ca/careers](https://www.beedie.ca/careers-at-beedie/)
5. [beedie.ca/beedie-built-for-good](https://www.beedie.ca/beedie-built-for-good/)

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