Accounting Summer Student

Mosaic Forest Management Corporation; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Forest Management Corporation is seeking an Accounting Summer Student for the 2027 term, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The role provides hands-on experience in processing payments, answering vendor inquiries, and analyzing transactions under experienced mentorship.

Applicants must be enrolled in a finance-related degree or diploma program and proficient in Excel and Word. You will work collaboratively with a professional team in a supportive, inclusive environment, with a term

Qualifications

• Completed 1+ year(s) of study and enrolled in a finance-related program specializing in Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in teams; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments and respond to vendor enquiries; analyze transactions.
• Support accounting transactions and financial reporting by using accounting systems and applications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Finance related degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Explore A Career At Mosaic

At Mosaic, we’re reshaping a traditional forest company into a modern, diversified land business. Alongside sustainable forestry and timber production, we’re developing renewable energy, watershed services, recreation, real estate and carbon programs that create a healthy balance of economic and environmental value. It’s a portfolio approach that shows how private lands can serve the public good. For more information, visit MosaicForests.com.

The Opportunity

Mosaic is seeking an Accounting Summer Student for the 2027 summer work term from May 3 to August 27 to work out of our Nanaimo office on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Bring your passion and we will provide the training and experiences. Successful candidates will share their existing knowledge with Mosaic Forest Management staff while gaining valuable on-the-job experience in finance supplemented by coaching from experienced mentors.

Benefits of working with Mosaic Forest Management include:

• Working with highly qualified professional staff;
• Developing your accounting knowledge through hands on experience of processing vendor payments, responding to vendor enquiries and analyzing transactions;
• Building competency in using accounting systems and applications to support accounting transactions and financial reporting; and
• Investing in your future with a well-respected employer on Vancouver Island with opportunities to participate in field trips and gain insight into the forestry lifecycle from growing trees to harvesting timber to log transportation.

What We’re Seeking:

• Completed 1+ year(s) of study and currently enrolled in a finance related degree or diploma program specializing in Accounting;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Self-starter and confident working alone and on teams; and
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Mosaic values diversity and recognizes that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to learn about your unique knowledge, skills and experiences.

What You Get

We are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment. Our employees are empowered with high levels of role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.50 to $27.00. Individual compensation is commensurate with skill, relevant experience, and education.

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can contribute their whole, authentic selves to help us achieve our strategic goals. We’re proud to be an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity.