Co-op Student, Accounting

Metrolinx

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About The Position

Contract up to 4 months or up to 8 months starting May 2026
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Finance – Capital Projects Group (CPG) Operating team is looking for a Co-op Student to assist with the operating budget and quarterly forecasting for Capital Projects Group. You will work with internal stakeholders to provide analytical support, develop financial template and supporting assumptions for Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasting and application of accounting principles. You will report to the Senior Manager, Finance - CPG Operating.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or similar program at a post-secondary institution or enrolled in a full-time accredited co-op program in order to be considered for this position.
• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution.
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Interest in Financial Planning and Analysis or Public Sector Accounting
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Competence in software such as Power BI and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Support the CPG Operating team in tracking goals and measurements
• Work with all partners to collect data, respond to queries and exchange information
• Assist in extraction of month-end operating expenditure information for financial analysis
• Aid in preparation of financial template and supporting assumptions for Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasting of operating expenses
• Provide guidance to internal partners for appropriate accounting treatment and operating expense account
• Learning about Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Develop large data management, and continuous improvement skills
• Recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed