Student, Corporate Finance (Part-time)

AIMCo•Edmonton, AB

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Finance team is responsible for the accuracy of financial data pertaining to all of AIMCo’s Corporate entities. This includes facilitating and recording day-to-day operational transactions, month-end/quarter-end/year-end account reconciliations, supporting weekly payment cycles for external vendors, maintaining key process documentation, and collaborating on ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. The student will have an opportunity to work with a team that has many touchpoints across the organization and work in a high-paced setting where they will have the opportunity to maintain strong internal controls, gain familiarity with AIMCo’s accounting cycle, operating expenses and vendors, as well as get exposure and experience in accounting systems and online banking platforms. The student will be supported by a high-performance team, that fosters a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.

Requirements

Completion of second or third-year undergraduate studies in Business (accounting or finance)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and nested functions
Exceptional attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Strong financial accounting skills and previous exposure to accounting software is an asset
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on information presented
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
An inquisitive attitude and a desire to learn new things
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Nice To Haves

Power BI knowledge is an asset
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards and Canadian GAAP (ASPE) is preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the Controller’s email inbox and responding to vendor/internal inquiries
Ensuring compliance with all internal control requirements
Processing large volume of invoices and analyzing discrepancies between invoices, contracts, and timesheets
Ensuring transactions reflect appropriate accounting treatment
Collaborating with the team on ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.