Accounting Co-op - Fall 2025 Term

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounting Co-op Student to support its Accounting and Finance team. The position involves assisting with month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, reporting, and audits. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant post-secondary studies and possess a strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude. This role offers valuable experience in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/ finance principles.
• Experience with financial data entry and reporting.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting and finance team.
• Assist in the month-end close process.
• Maintain customer and supplier accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Enrolled in Post-Secondary Studies in General Accounting, Business Administration or related program

Enrolled in (at least) a 2nd year Co-op program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Accounting software/ ERP system

Job description

Job Description: Accounting Co-op

Job Summary:

The Accounting Co-op Student will be responsible for supporting the Accounting and Finance team, including month end close, accounts receivable support, accounts payable support, maintaining customer and supplier accounts, analysis reports and account reconciliations. This incumbent will be required to assist in internal and external audits as well as investigate and resolve reconciling items and ensure adherence to internal control processes, accounting policies and procedures. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Education/ Skills Required:

Education/ Certification: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Enrolled in Post-Secondary Studies in General Accounting, Business Administration or a related program Enrolled in (at least) a 2nd year Co-op program preferred Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/ finance principles and practices Experience with financial data entry and reporting Experience with MS Office Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Excel Previous exposure to accounting software/ ERP system Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Aptitude for numbers Good verbal and written communication, with strong customer service skills Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality Ability to follow instructions carefully and stay on task

Responsibilities:

Provide general administrative support to the Accounting and finance team Assist in the month end close process Maintain customer and supplier accounts and assist with set-up Initiate, prepare and process customer credit applications Support accounts receivable and accounts payable team functions as needed Prepare monthly government tax remittances Develop and prepare a variety of financial reports Ad hoc financial reporting and projects as assigned

Other:

Work Environment: Office environment

Supervision of Others: N/A

Travel Expectations: 0%-2%

Workplace Safety: Employees must: work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies report any known workplace hazard or safety violations cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

Last Revision Date: April 2, 2025 Revised by: Jessica Santos