Accounting Summer Student
About The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early‑career individual interested in accounting, finance, or office administration to gain hands‑on experience in a professional corporate environment. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, AR & AP – North America, the Accounting Assistant will support day‑to‑day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, along with general accounting and office support tasks. The role provides broad exposure to core accounting processes and is well‑suited for someone looking to build a foundation in finance and business operations. This is a fixed‑term role through August or early September, ideal for a summer student or short‑term contract appointment.
Requirements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, accountable, and organized
- Team‑oriented with a positive, customer‑focused attitude
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Previous accounting experience is an asset but not required — training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assist with reconciling customer accounts and preparing customer statements
- Post customer payments and cash receipts in the accounting system
- Respond to basic billing and payment inquiries from internal teams and customers
- Enter vendor invoices accurately into the accounting system
- Assist with reconciling vendor statements, corporate Visa statements and fuel card statements
- Request and follow up on missing invoices or supporting documentation
- Support cheque preparation, mailing, and attachment of required back‑up
- Assist with daily cash close‑outs
- Support monthly bank reconciliations as required
- Gather and prepare documentation for audit support requests
- Contact internal locations to obtain missing receipts or documentation (e.g., courier receipts)
- Complete general office duties including filing, scanning, photocopying, and document organization
- Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the finance team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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