Summer Student - Accounting

Voyageur Aviation•North Bay, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Accounting Student will support a targeted Cash Collections Improvement Project by assisting with Accounts Receivable reconciliations, customer statement reviews, and validation of AR balances. The role contributes to improving cash collections by ensuring customer accounts are accurate, well-supported, and ready for effective follow-up.

Requirements

Basic understanding of accounting principles, including accounts receivable
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., sorting, filtering, basic formulas)
Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines
Must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit)
Provide a clear Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance is considered an asset.
2–4 years of relevant experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and reconcile customer statement of accounts to the AR subledger and general ledger
Review aged AR balances to identify discrepancies, unapplied cash, billing errors, or unsupported balances
Document reconciliation outcomes and outstanding issues clearly and accurately
Assist in resolving differences in coordination with internal stakeholders
Support cleanup and validation of customer accounts to ensure balances are accurate and collectible
Prepare schedules and summaries to support collection prioritization and follow-up
Identify common root causes of overdue or disputed balances and document findings
Maintain organized supporting documentation to support audit and collection efforts
Provide limited backup support for routine AR/AP processing as required
Assist with filing, data entry, and maintenance of accounting records
Support other Finance initiatives or tasks during peak periods as assigned