Finance Intern Assistant (Part-time)

Sandvik AB; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and training

Hands-on finance experience

Ambitious team

Job summary

Sandvik AB in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a permanent, part-time Finance Intern Assistant to join our Finance team for 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

You will support Accounts Payable activities including invoice processing, reconciliation, payment preparation, and month-end reporting, helping ensure accuracy and compliance with Sandvik processes. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional finance environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting, AP and general ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and code them accurately, focusing on prepayments, utilities, and consumables.
• Match purchase orders and receipts to invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve issues.
• Prepare weekly payment runs (cheques, ACH, wires) as needed.
• Support month-end close including reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with accruals and month-end entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

ERP/Accounting systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP/Accounting system knowledge

Job description

At Sandvik, Ground Support division, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a permanent, part-time Finance Intern Assistant at our facility in Saskatoon, SK, working 16 hours per week with flexible scheduling and hours. In this role, you will support the Finance team, primarily with Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, account reconciliation, payment preparation, month-end activities, financial reporting, and other day-to-day finance functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with Sandvik processes and policies.

What you will be doing

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding, with a focus on prepayments, utilities, and consumables.
• Match purchase orders and receipts to invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Prepare weekly payment runs (cheques, ACH, and wire transfers) as a backup.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger.
• Assist with accruals and ensure completeness of month-end entries.
• Support the Accounting Manager in preparing month-end reports.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely closure of completed orders.
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist during peak workload periods and provide general support to the Finance team.
• Ensure transaction entry and verification procedures are followed.
• Support Sandvik business and External Service Center in relation to escalated invoice mismatches.

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What you will bring along

• Currently pursuing or recently completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, particularly Accounts Payable and general ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn financial systems and processes.
• Previous accounting, finance, Accounts Payable, or administrative experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Business Central or a similar ERP/accounting system would be considered an asset.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry-leading business.
• Ongoing development and training.
• The opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience in a professional Finance environment.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs in keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.