Finance Student

MUNICIP. OF CLARINGTON•Clarington, ON

5d•CA$0 - CA$21•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a newly created position. Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting Services, the successful candidate will be working as part of a group of dedicated, collaborative, and supportive people. This is an opportunity to join an expanding team and use drive and initiative to do meaningful work. The Accounting Services and Financial Planning divisions require a dedicated student to assist with accounting and financial planning support from September 1, 2026, to August 27, 2027.

Requirements

Candidates must currently be enrolled in and returning to full time studies in a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and maintaining a course load of three or more courses in the Fall 2027 Term.
Candidates must be enrolled in a registered co-op Bachelor of Commerce program, with an Accounting or Finance Specialty.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS-Windows including all MS-Office applications. i.e. (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting software is an asset.
Excellent customer service and good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deal with the public and staff courteously and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Preparing or processing vendor AP invoices or general AR requisitions into MS Dynamics GP.
Providing effective payment processing or collection of all AP accounts and general AR while maintaining good customer focused relationships.
Responding and resolving any AP or AR invoice related enquiries/issues/past due items with staff and the public.
Assisting with municipal cash counts.
Processing p-card transactions and journal entries.
Processing vendor EFT banking data.
Processing and posting of cash receipts in MS Dynamics GP.
Data entry and spreadsheet formatting in MS Excel.
Providing training to high school coop student as required.
Perform other duties as assigned, including those specific to the department.