Finance - Accounting - Co-op - September 2025

CarePartners; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the Region of Waterloo is seeking a Finance Co-op Student to join their Finance Team. This full-time role involves various accounting tasks and a commitment to compliance. The ideal candidate requires strong MS Excel skills and basic bookkeeping knowledge, alongside excellent customer service abilities. Join a dynamic team in the home and community healthcare sector and contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives.

Benefits

Inspiring leadership and opportunities for growth

Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
• Working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive vendor invoices and review them for accuracy.
• Reconcile invoices with other systems and resolve variances.
• Prepare payments for managers’ review and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service skills

MS Excel

Basic bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

University or college degree/diploma in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for someone to join our Finance Team as a co-op student. This is a full-time role based out of our Waterloo corporate office.

This role is an integral part of the Finance team and involves participating in basic accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other administrative duties, all while ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies. We are a leader in the Home and Community Healthcare sector, employing over 3,500 workers across Ontario. You will have a wide variety of tasks and work with great finance leaders!

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, experience with MS Excel, and basic bookkeeping knowledge. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a passion for learning, growth, and problem-solving.

This is a full-time contract position. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

What We Offer

• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare

What the Role Involves

1. Receiving vendor invoices and reviewing them for accuracy and completeness
2. Obtaining necessary approvals according to company policies
3. Reconciling invoices with other systems as required, investigating variances to a resolution
4. Recording and ensuring proper coding and allocation to the correct general ledger accounts
5. Preparing payments for managers’ review and responding to branch and vendor inquiries
6. Collaborating with other departments and branches within the organization
7. Participating in problem-solving activities related to quality improvement and operational efficiency
8. Following up on inquiries via voicemail and email, utilizing strong customer service skills
9. Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• University or college degree/diploma in Accounting, Business, or Finance
• 0-2 years’ experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources
• Working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Keen attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and to be an integral team member
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the healthcare field or homecare sector is an asset
• Clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to home-based healthcare, CarePartners serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Since 2009, our Community Nursing Services outreach program has organized staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with limited access to healthcare.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the hiring process.