Summer Student, Accounting
About The Position
The Safety Codes Council (the Council) is a leader in Alberta’s structural and technical safety system, responsible for helping ensure that Alberta’s structures and equipment are safe, accessible, and resilient. As a self-funded, independent regulatory organization, the Council provides oversight of technical disciplines and Alberta's safety codes system through education, guidance, support, and collaboration with industry professionals and partners. The organization values its people and offers meaningful early-career experiences through its summer student roles, designed to provide real-world experience, meaningful work, and a supportive environment. As a Summer Student, Accounting, you will join the Finance team and gain practical experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Accounting Lead, you will work alongside experienced professionals, building skills in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial administration. This full-time summer role is ideal for a student curious about accounting or finance who wishes to apply their academic learning in a professional workplace.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a post-secondary program related to accounting, finance, or a related program
- Comfortable using Microsoft tools like Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
- Interested in learning and applying accounting processes in a professional setting
- Eager to contribute, comfortable taking initiative, and energized by working collaboratively
- Interested in public sector accounting pathways
- Enjoys working carefully and accurately with numbers
- Enjoys staying organized, managing details, and meeting deadlines
- Enjoys asking questions, learning from feedback, and building new skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Sage 300
- Experience with Sage APA for accounts payable invoices
Responsibilities
- Entering vendor invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
- Making sure invoices have the right documentation and approvals
- Supporting bi-weekly EFT payment processing
- Helping respond to internal and external questions about invoice status
- Assisting with weekly cheque batches
- Supporting the creation of invoices and responding to basic inquiries
- Assisting with basic financial research or analysis
- Helping with invoice filing and record organization
Benefits
- Meaningful, hands-on accounting experience
- Supportive team environment and learning opportunities
- Exposure to public-interest work in a professional finance environment
- A welcoming, inclusive team that values curiosity and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
