GS ADMINISTRATION FINANCE CO-OP STUDENT (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

GreenShield Canada is seeking a Finance student to join the GS Health team in Windsor, Ontario. The role focuses on learning core financial reporting, supporting day-to-day accounting tasks, and gaining a broad understanding of the organization.

Reporting to the controller, you will assist with month-end processes, data analyses, and payment cycles while developing professional skills in a not-for-profit health benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business (finance or accounting specialization preferred), math or technical field.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to process and manipulate large amounts of data.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of our accounting team to ensure day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions are maintained.
• Prepare month end working papers including various account reconciliations.
• Support the compilation of monthly Admin Expense management reporting deliverables and key drivers of under/over-performance.
• File and maintain accounting records and reports.
• Perform ad hoc off-cycle financial analysis on specific areas of the business.
• Assist with full cycle of payments: customer deposits, customer claims, vendor payments, internal and external commissions.
• Support other projects related to GS’ broader finance transformation initiative.
• Work collaboratively with the broader Finance / Accounting Team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business/finance/accounting/math

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for waysto push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, ourfounder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s firstprepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’rethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together, all in one place.
We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: $22.50 / hour

Reporting to the controller, GS Health, the student will join the GreenShield Holdings Finance team in supporting the streamlining of financial reporting. This position Provides excellent opportunities in learning core financial reporting and compliance, and getting a broad understanding of the overall organization.

• Collaborate with members of our accounting team to ensure day-to-day accounting and financial
  reporting functions are maintained
• Prepare month end working papers including various account reconciliations
• Support the compilation of monthly Admin Expense management reporting deliverables and key
  drivers of under/over-performance
• File and maintain accounting records and reports
• Perform ad hoc off-cycle financial analysis on specific areas of the business
• Assist with full cycle of payments: customer deposits, customer claims, vendor payments, internal
  and external commissions
• Support other projects related to GS’ broader finance transformation initiative
• Work collaboratively with the broader Finance / Accounting Team

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Working towards a recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in business (finance or
  accounting specialization preferred), math or technical field from an accredited college or University required.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to process and manipulate large amounts of data
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills with strong attention to detail

NICE TO HAVE

• Bilingualism (English & French)
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Understanding of group benefits and insurance industry

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard andvalued. Because that’s what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’redriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide aplace where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personalachievements, it's about making adifference together.
Here’s to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles,collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity, equity andinclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to everyrequirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through [e-mail]. Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).