The Accounting Co-op Student supports the Finance team with daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on bank transactions, account reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable support. This role is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience with financial systems, reporting accuracy, and general accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Banking & Cash Management
- Assist with daily/weekly bank downloads, deposits, and posting transactions to the accounting system
- Prepare and organize bank documentation (statements, confirmations, deposit support)
- Support cash tracking and general banking inquiries
Account Reconciliations
- Perform bank reconciliations (monthly/weekly depending on volume)
- Assist with reconciling general ledger accounts, including:
- Cash accounts
- Credit card accounts
- Clearing accounts
- Vendor/customer balances
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies by working with internal teams and reviewing supporting documents
Accounts Payable (AP) Support
- Match invoices with purchase orders or backup documentation (if applicable)
- Help prepare payment runs and maintain vendor files
Accounts Receivable (AR) Support
- Support follow-up on missing remittances or payment details
- Help prepare aging reports when requested
Administrative & General Accounting Support
- Maintain organized electronic filing of financial documents
- Support month-end activities such as journal entry preparation or reporting
- Assist with audits or information requests as needed
- Complete ad-hoc accounting and data entry tasks
- Prepare and organize bank documentation (statements, confirmations, deposit support)
- Support cash tracking and general banking inquiries
Qualifications:
Education
- Currently enrolled in a Diploma or Degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Must be eligible for a co-op placement through your institution
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working with numbers and financial records
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Technical Skills (Preferred)
- Excel (filters, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP are a plus)
- Experience with accounting systems is an asset (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
This position is expected to be filled in January 2027.