Intern Staff Accountant

Zohorecruit; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SFIR Consulting Ltd. in Canada is seeking an Intern Staff Accountant for a 12-month co-op term from May 3, 2027 to April 28, 2028. The role supports the accounting team with bookkeeping tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting under supervision.

You will progressively take on month-end close tasks and client tax filings under supervision, gaining hands-on exposure to real client work and firm processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university co-op program in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accrual accounting and reconciliations.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and internal team members.
• Ownership and accountability for tasks, deliverables and deadlines.
• Time management and prioritization with guidance from supervisors; proactive communication when priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for bookkeeping clients.
• Review and export financial reports from various accounting systems.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for bookkeeping clients.
• Maintain intercompany transactions and records for financial accuracy.
• Execute month-end close deliverables and support timely close processes.
• Shadow Staff Accountants on client tax submissions (1099, T4, T4A, T4SUM, T5) and assist with filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Ownership

Team collaboration

Remote work readiness

Education

University co-op program in Accounting/Finance

Job description

At SFIR Consulting Ltd., we are on a mission to redefine accounting.

We believe accountants should be proactive, trusted advisors, notreactive service providers. Our clients rely on us year-round to helpthem make informed financial decisions that directly impactprofitability, growth, and long-term stability. We combine 'Big FirmExpertise' with 'Small Firm Values' to deliver thoughtful, tailoredsolutions, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Job Description

We are hiring one full-time Intern Staff Accountant,reporting to the Accounting Manager, for a 12-month co-op term fromMay 3, 2027 to April 28, 2028.

The Intern Staff Accountant provides essential support to theaccounting team by assisting with bookkeeping tasks, data entry,account reconciliations, and financial reporting under the supervisionof senior staff. This role offers hands-on exposure to real clientwork and internal operations, giving the successful candidate theopportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a practical, fast-pacedprofessional setting.

This is a structured development role designed to build yourcapabilities progressively over the course of the term. You will beginby assisting with supervised bookkeeping tasks, advancing to managingmonth-end close for assigned clients with minimal supervision, whilealso assisting with year-end close tasks under supervisor review. Bythe end of the term, you will be expected to demonstrate the abilityto complete client tax filings independently, including sales tax, adhoc filings, and 1099, T4, T4A, T4SUM, and T5 filings, even if you arenot yet managing the full caseload independently on a day-to-day basis.

Our clients make real decisions based on what we deliver. This roleexists to build accuracy, accountability, and client trust from theground up.

This Role Is for Someone Who...

• Takes ownership of assigned tasks, follows through ondeliverables and deadlines, and proactively flags processimprovements rather than waiting to be told.
  
• Holds their work to a quality standard, because bookkeepingaccuracy directly affects client financial statements.
  
• Communicates clearly and proactively with clients andcolleagues under deadline pressure.
  
• Exercises sound judgment when handling confidential clientfinancial data, and raises concerns appropriately.
  
• Applies supervisor feedback and uses it to build towardgreater independence.
  
• Learns firm systems and client accounting software quickly andwith self-direction.
  
• Works effectively alongside colleagues with different workingstyles on shared client files.
  
• Flags unusual balances and discrepancies for follow-up ratherthan working around them.
  
• Records task and project status updates without needing to be prompted.
  

What You Will Be Responsible For

Client and Revenue-Focused Work

You will be responsible for:

• Performing monthly bank and credit card reconciliations forbookkeeping clients.
  
• Reviewing and exporting financial reports from variousaccounting systems.
  
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivabletransactions for bookkeeping clients.
  
• Maintaining intercompany transactions and records to ensurefinancial accuracy.
  
• Executing month-end close bookkeeping deliverables, andsupporting timely and accurate month-end close processes forbookkeeping clients.
  
• Shadowing Staff Accountants on client tax submissions,including 1099, T4, T4A, T4SUM, T5, and other sales tax or ad hocfilings, and assisting with preparing and filing these undersupervision as directed.
  

Collaboration and Team Contribution

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with Staff Accountants, Accounting Managers, andother accounting interns.
  
• Participating in company and team training and development sessions.
  
• Contributing to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team environment.
  

Operational and Administrative Responsibility

You will be responsible for:

• Logging and tracking billable hours for assigned projects.
  
• Managing and updating Zoho Projects, Zoho CRM's Bookkeepingmodule, and customer master data.
  
• Participating in weekly check-ins and implementing action items.
  
• Scheduling and participating in both internal andclient-facing meetings.
  
• Handling internal communication, administrative work, andconsistent record-keeping using company tools, including ZohoMail, Zoho Cliq, Zoho Projects, Zoho CRM, and Zoho WorkDrive.
  

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

These are non-negotiable:

• Current enrolment in a university co-op program in Accounting,Finance, or a closely related field at the time of the internship.
  
• A practical understanding of core accounting principles,including accrual accounting, reconciliations, and howtransactions impact financial statements.
  
• Clear, professional communication with clients and internalteam members regarding requests, issues, and follow-ups.
  
• Ownership and accountability for assigned tasks, deliverables,and deadlines.
  
• Time management and prioritization of assigned tasks anddeadlines with guidance from supervisors, and proactivecommunication when workload or competing priorities arise.
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively withina team setting.
  
• A dedicated and professional remote workspace with minimaldistractions to support productivity.
  

Everything else, including firm tools, templates, workflows,internal systems, client engagement practices, and client tax filingpreparation, we will train.

Why Join Us?

Compensation, Benefits, and Growth:

• Full-time, 12-month co-op term: May 3, 2027 to April 28, 2028.
  
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an unpaid30-minute lunch.
  
• Hybrid work environment (remote and in-office), withoccasional in-person attendance for work days and team building events.
  
• Competitive annual salary: $37,050 (Hourly wage: $19.00).
  
• A high-performance environment focused on growth and development.
  
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.
  
• A collaborative team that values accountability and excellence.
  
• Structured onboarding and training on firm systems, plusregular company and team training and development sessions.
  

Our Hiring Process and Next Steps

We use a structured, high-integrity hiring process designed formutual fit:

• Online Pre-Screening Assessment
  
• Skills Validation Interview
  
• Structured Behavioural Interview
  
• Reference and Background Checks
  
• Job Offer
  

We believe in clarity, fairness, and thoughtful decision-making.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of thehiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA).

Applications close on October 13, 2026

At SFIR Consulting Ltd., we're building something intentionally,and we're looking for people who want to build with us. We lookforward to meeting you!

Note: All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducteddirectly by our leadership team. We do not use AI or automated toolsin the candidate evaluation process.