Accounting Intern

Parrish and Heimbecker; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is offering an Accounting Intern position in Winnipeg, MB for a May–August term. The role focuses on Accounts Payable and Cash, supporting 30+ departments across Canada with hands-on accounting tasks.

The internship is paid and requires enrollment in a related degree or diploma program. Ideal candidates have strong Microsoft 365 skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, independent approach.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree or diploma program in a relevant field.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Available for full-time 4-month term (May–Aug).

Responsibilities

• Preparing, coding & processing of invoices.
• Reconciling supplier accounts.
• Communicating with country locations to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Providing back-up support for the Cash and Accounts Payable Clerks.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent learner

Education

Enrolled in degree or diploma program (Agribusiness, Business Management, Economics, Accounting/Finance Management)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Accounting Intern

Employment Type: Full Time, Contract (May - August)

Division: Crop Inputs

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Compensation: This internship is a paid position.

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we're committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Internship Overview

As Accounting Intern, you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the Accounts Payable and Cash department and be responsible for providing assistance for our 30+ departments spread across Canada. Students will build practical skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to real projects that support our business, customers and communities.

Day to Day

• Preparing, coding & processing of invoices
• Reconciling supplier accounts
• Communicating with country locations to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Providing back-up support for the Cash and Accounts Payable Clerks

What We're Looking For

• Enrolled in a degree or diploma program, such as:
  • Agribusiness
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Accounting/ Finance Management
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 Application Suite (Word, Excel)
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn, with a proactive and independent approach to completing assigned work
• Full-time availability for a 4-month term, May - Aug

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.