Finance Summer Student (2026-217-CS)

WoodGreen Community Services•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance team is a central resource to the entire organization; responsible for payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and financial reporting. This role is an 8-week contract position with a bargaining unit, working 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The work setting is hybrid, with opportunities to work remotely after an initial orientation and training period. The salary is $21.15 per hour.

Requirements

Diploma in accounting or business or related field.
Two years of experience in bookkeeping or financial accounting.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing software.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Capable of fulfilling the physical and mental demands of the job as per the Position Demands Analysis.
Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to provide strong communication; both verbal and written.
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Teams) and Outlook skillset.
Proven ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

Receives and documents collections from staff, clients, tenants, and donors, records them in the appropriate database.
Prepares bank deposits for the accounts receivable supervisor which corresponds to the payments received and processed.
Prepares client statements on a monthly basis, where applicable.
Sets up client/donor banking information in the respective data base accurately.
Maintains accounts receivable records in a manner which is conducive to ease of audit and assists in the audit process by preparing reports and retrieving and filing any required documentation.
Works collaboratively with program staff to ensure that client/tenant/donor data is entered correctly and to resolve billing and payment issues.
Assists clients or tenants who have billing or payment issues in a courteous and professional manner and refers issues to program staff as required.
Prepares tax receipts for charitable donations.
Works collaboratively with the accounts receivable supervisor to resolve issues involving the exporting of accounting transactions from the sub-ledgers and the importing of transactions into the general ledger.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information related to the organization, units, programs, staff, and clients, which the duties of the position provide access to.
Engages/attends in training seminars, conferences, and trade shows to upgrade skills as directed by WoodGreen to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Ensures that anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved.
Participates in regular supervisory sessions.
Participates in regular staff and unit meetings.
Carries out additional duties as identified from time to time by the Director of Finance.