Finance Intern

The co-op placement is intended to provide students with hands-on professional experience, ideally in their field of study (Accounting/Finance). This role will assist the different finance teams at the Corporate Head Office with the daily accounting/administration functions.

Job Description

Accounting, Finance and Procurement Teams

• Assist AP voucher entry, statement review and filing
• Assist with Income Audit paperwork organization and data entry
• Assist AR with review and preparation of voucher into JDE
• Scan AR voucher entry in preparation for invoicing the client
• Prepare physical and electronic files for storage in Content Management
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Manager of Accounting
• Support inventory quarterly count on July 1st if needed

Regional Accounting Team

• Process AP invoices
• Record AR invoices and cash receipts
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepare electronic filing in Content Manager
• Conduct contract reconciliations
• Handle special projects if applicable

PDP Accounting Team

• Support with Banking Journal Entries (bank charge, interest income, cheque deposited, rent received)
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly Journal Entries
• Prepare HST Reconciliation
• Complete HST payment processing & filing
• Prepare invoices and cash receipts
• Prepare events and Education (payment collection, reporting and invoicing)
• Complete Events & Programs Attendance Journal Entries
• Prepare GL Reconciliations
• Handle special projects if applicable

May be requested to assist in various administrative functions related to the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college or university program, Finance/Accounting/Business Commerce
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with JD Edwards or other ERP Systems is considered an asset
• Working towards CPA designation is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)

Working Conditions

Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, conflicting demands, frequent interruptions, and heavy workloads.

Working in an office environment.

Light to infrequently moderate physical effort; Requires handling of light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies.

Canada Lands Company is a self-financing, federal Crown corporation that specializes in real estate, development and attractions management. The company’s goal is to produce the best possible benefit for Canadian communities and the Government of Canada. Canada Lands Company works to achieve its mandate with industry-leading expertise, focusing on community-oriented goals, environmental stewardship, and heritage commemoration.