Nickel Bros is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Accounting team. This is a great prospect for a student currently studying Accounting and Finance who is looking to gain hands-on experience in a qualified office environment. You'll work closely with our Controller and Accounting team, assisting with day-to-day accounting functions while building practical skills and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting processes.
The Intern reports directly to the Controller. The Controller may delegate this reporting function as deemed necessary. The role begins with assisting the AP/AR Specialist with daily tasks and gradually progresses to more advanced responsibilities, including preparing analytical reports such as AP aging, account reconciliations, estimates, forecasts, and cheque run reports.
The intern will also undertake a project aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Accounting Operations Team. This position provides exposure to all aspects of Accounting Operations within the division. The intern will receive guidance on the project's essentials and access to necessary resources to successfully complete the task.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 13035 Lilley Dr. Maple Ridge.
About Nickel Bros For nearly 71 years, Nickel Bros has been the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most trusted heavy structure moving company, serving both residential and industrial moves. We use the latest systems, equipment and technology while retaining the responsiveness and trustworthiness of our roots.
What you'll do:
- Entering and coding accounts payable invoices into accounting system (Sage 300).
- Receiving invoices (electronically or physically) and scanning into system.
- Routing accounts payable invoices for approval.
- Ensuring invoices are appropriately approved before processing for payment.
- Receiving, entering and coding accounts receivable receipts.
- Creating and posting journal entries for accounts payable and receivable.
- Reconciling vendor and customer accounts.
- Assisting other accounting clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.
- Performing other administrative duties such as bank deposits, mail, filing, etc.
- Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring
- Currently enrolled in a 2 or 3 year undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
- Completion of introductory accounting classes is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Outstanding analytical skills to capture, analyze and process large amounts of data.
- Innovative thinking skills, with the resourcefulness to get to the source of truth.
- Outstanding integrity and honesty in all situations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
- Experience and strong comfort with Microsoft Excel.
- Outstanding problem solving and research skills.
- Minimum 50 WPM typing skills.
- Strong academic results.