Accounting Co-op: Hands-On Finance and Leadership Exposure

The Seaboard Transport Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is offering an Accounting Co-op Student position in-office from January to April. You will work with the Accounting team and Director of Finance, gaining a full picture of our business and opportunities to connect with senior leadership.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, month-end support, and maintaining financial records, with cross-functional tours and job-shadowing to broaden your understanding of the business.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Solid organizational and analytical abilities.
• A proactive, professional approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• High energy, curiosity, and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations for broker accounts, bank accounts, and various GL accounts
• Prepare and post manual and recurring journal entries
• Support month-end close activities
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Contribute to special projects and other accounting-related tasks

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Seaboard Transport Group in Dartmouth, NS is offering an Accounting Co-op Student position in-office from January to April. You will work with the Accounting team and Director of Finance, gaining a full picture of our business and opportunities to connect with senior leadership.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, journal entries, month-end support, and maintaining financial records, with cross-functional tours and job-shadowing to broaden your understanding of the business.