Co-op Student, Settlement & Treasury

MX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a co‑op student for the Settlement & Treasury team within Payments (PRESTO) Finance Operations. You will support reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting while working with experienced professionals on treasury activities.

You will gain hands‑on experience in finance operations, data analysis, and process improvements, with mentorship and exposure to large public sector financial systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full‑time in a recognized post‑secondary co‑op program and eligible to complete a co‑op work term as part of your academic requirements, with plans to return to school following the work term.
• Currently enrolled in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to work accurately with data.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and balanced.
• Assist with preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Review and reconcile information from internal systems and external partners to support accurate financial reporting.
• Help maintain established financial controls, processes, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for the team.
• Organize, track, and maintain documentation related to financial and treasury processes.
• Provide administrative and analytical support on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary co-op program

Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

4-Month Co-op Term | January 2027 to April 2027

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster, and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Payments (PRESTO) Finance Operations team is looking for a Co-op Student, Settlement & Treasury to support key financial processes that ensure accurate reporting, reconciliations, and fund management. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in finance operations, accounting processes, and treasury activities while working alongside experienced professionals.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Settlement & Treasury, you will contribute to a variety of projects and day‑to‑day financial operations that support the department’s success.

What will I be doing?

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and balanced.
• Assist with preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Review and reconcile information from internal systems and external partners to support accurate financial reporting.
• Help maintain established financial controls, processes, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for the team.
• Organize, track, and maintain documentation related to financial and treasury processes.
• Provide administrative and analytical support on projects and initiatives.

What Will I Gain?

• Hands‑on experience supporting finance operations, accounting, and treasury processes.
• Exposure to financial reconciliations, reporting, controls, and settlement activities within a large public sector organization.
• Insight into how financial operations support one of the region’s largest transit payment systems.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, problem‑solving, and data management skills.
• Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• An understanding of how financial operations support the delivery of critical transit payment services.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced finance professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvement initiatives.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Required

• Currently enrolled full‑time in a recognized post‑secondary co‑op program and eligible to complete a co‑op work term as part of your academic requirements, with plans to return to school following the work term.
• Currently enrolled in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to work accurately with data.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Assets

• Previous work, volunteer, academic, or co‑op experience in a business, finance, or accounting environment.
• Experience working with financial data, reporting, or reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial systems, databases, or data analysis tools.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Accounting, Finance, Treasury, or Financial Operations.
• Experience supporting process improvements or operational efficiency initiatives.

Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416‑202‑5601 or email [e-mail].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.