Job Description

Job Summary:

The Accounting Co-op Student supports the Finance team with daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on

bank transactions, account reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable support

. This role is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience with financial systems, reporting accuracy, and general accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Cash Management

Assist with

daily/weekly bank downloads

, deposits, and posting transactions to the accounting system Prepare and organize

bank documentation

(statements, confirmations, deposit support) Support cash tracking and general banking inquiries

Account Reconciliations

Perform

bank reconciliations

(monthly/weekly depending on volume) Assist with reconciling

general ledger accounts

, including:
- Cash accounts

- Credit card accounts

- Clearing accounts

- Vendor/customer balances

Investigate and resolve discrepancies by working with internal teams and reviewing supporting documents

Accounts Payable (AP) Support

Match invoices with purchase orders or backup documentation (if applicable) Help prepare payment runs and maintain vendor files

Accounts Receivable (AR) Support

Support follow-up on missing remittances or payment details Help prepare aging reports when requested

Administrative & General Accounting Support

Maintain organized electronic filing of financial documents Support month-end activities such as journal entry preparation or reporting Assist with audits or information requests as needed Complete ad-hoc accounting and data entry tasks Prepare and organize

bank documentation

(statements, confirmations, deposit support) Support cash tracking and general banking inquiries

Qualifications:

Education

Currently enrolled in a

Diploma or Degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Must be eligible for a co-op placement through your institution

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy Comfortable working with numbers and financial records Strong organization and time management skills Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality Good written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills (Preferred)

Excel (filters, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP are a plus) Experience with accounting systems is an asset (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person