Student, Treasury Services

Region of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Region of Waterloo is seeking a student in a Treasury Services role to support monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis. The position runs January to April 2027 at the Regional Admin Headquarters, offering exposure to accounting processes and reporting in municipal finance.

Applicants must be enrolled in a related program and capable of working independently while communicating effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a related university/college program (e.g., Accounting, Business).
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Computer skills with MS Office and financial systems.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciliation of monthly sales and revenue information from systems/terminals and bank accounts, and provide calculations and analysis.
• Prepare monthly/annual journal entries.
• Analyze, verify, and reconcile debenture transactions in the accounting system monthly.
• Analyze, verify, record, and reconcile sinking fund investment transactions and fund contributions; coordinate investment documentation.
• Prepare investment schedules, cash flow projections, year-end schedules, financial statements, and FIR schedules.
• Investigate and correct errors in the general ledger as requested.
• Maintain spreadsheets and generate reports.
• Perform other basic accounting functions as assigned.
• Provide cost/benefit analyses using financial models and conduct special studies and projects as required.
• Use a computer ~90% of the time; file ~10%; lift boxes up to 11 kg/25 lbs.

Skills

Accounting basics

Independent work

Communication

MS Office

Financial system

Education

Related university/college program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial system

Job description

Job Number: 4917
Job Type:Student
Vacancy Reason: Temporary
Temp Contract Length:4 Months (January-April 2027)
Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions:1
Department: Treasury Services
Division: Corporate Services
Hours of Work: 35
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Union: OTHER
Grade: Student Grade 10
Salary Range: $23.67 - $26.30

About Us! The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan , “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists with reconciliation of monthly sales and revenue information from systems/terminals and bank accounts, and provides calculations and analysis. Verifies monthly revenue against bank accounts and prepares journal vouchers (JVs) to record source revenue into financial system.
• Prepares monthly/annual journal entries.
• Analyzes, verifies, and reconciles debenture transactions in accounting system monthly.
• Analyzes, verifies, records, and reconciles sinking fund investment transactions and fund contributions. Coordinates sinking fund investment purchase documentation.
• Prepares investment schedules, cash flow projections, year-end schedules, financial statements, and annual FIR schedules.
• Investigates and corrects errors in the general ledger as requested.
• Assists to maintain spreadsheets and generates reports.
• Performs other basic accounting functions as assigned.
• Provides cost/benefit analyses using financial models and conducts special studies and projects as required.
• Uses a computer approximately 90% of the time. Files approximately 10% of the time. Occasionally lifts file boxes weighing up to 11 kg/25 lbs, involving bending and reaching.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, general understanding of financial accounting, and skills in word processing and math are acquired through current enrollment and completion of at least one year of a related university/college program (e.g., Accounting, Business).
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communication skills to exchange information with others and participate as an effective team member.
• Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office and a financial system.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students who are in their final year of academic study and who are not intending to return to full-time studies are eligible for student employment up until the time they convocate. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where appropriate.

Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact [e-mail] , or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number [phone].

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.

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