Summer 2027 Internship - Clerk, Accounting (Ottawa)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-month internship with hands-on learn

Accrued vacation days (up to 5 days)

Training and mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture and ERGs

Indigenous candidate priority

Job summary

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in Ottawa is seeking a Clerk, Accounting intern for May through August 2027. This temporary full-time, hybrid role offers real hands-on exposure to AP/AR, vendor and customer master data, and journal entries within a supportive learning environment.

You will gain practical experience with MS Excel, PowerBI, and MS Dynamics/D365 while developing accounting fundamentals and professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a college or university degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience in accounting, AP/AR processing via studies, work, or volunteering.
• Familiar with spreadsheets and reporting tools such as MS Excel and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Process AP, AR, vendor requisitions and/or cash management transactions.
• Create and maintain vendors and customers master data records.
• Follow up on outstanding transactions, prepare payment requests and journal vouchers, record receipts and collect AR.
• Verify transactions for processing including approvals, coding and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external clients in understanding requirements.
• Analyze and review financial reports, clarify financial implications and issues.
• Issue updated reports for distribution and publication when applicable.
• Participate in system and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

College or University degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

MS Excel

PowerBI

MS Dynamics / D365

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12592
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON)
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Security Requirement: Reliability Status
Salary: Our student salaries generally range from $21.50 to $31.50 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.
Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.
We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

About

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What’s in it for you

Benefits

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• A 4-month internship with hands-on learning experiences.
• Accrued vacation days (up to 5 days per 4-month internship).
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups such as our Young Professional’s Network that will allow you to meet, connect, and build a community and sense of belonging with other students.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
• Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples.

About The Role

We are hiring a full-time Clerk, Accounting intern beginning in May through August 2027. Our internship program is designed to help you grow, with access to training resources, interesting projects, and networking sessions that support your development and help you discover your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Process AP, AR, vendor requisitions and/or cash management transactions.
• Create and maintain vendors and customers master data records.
• Follow -up on outstanding transactions, prepare payment requests and journal vouchers, record receipts and collect AR.
• Verify transactions submitted for processing such as approvals, coding and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Support internal and external clients in understanding and adhering to requirements.
• Analyze and review financial reports, clarify, and explain financial implications and issues.
• Issue updated reports for external and internal clients for distribution and publication when applicable.
• Participate in system and process improvements.

What You Should Have

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a College or University degree in a related discipline such as accounting, finance, or business administration.
• A previous experience in accounting, processing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions. The experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• The ability to function in a sophisticated technological environment using tools such as spreadsheets, and applications as well as consolidation and reporting tools such as MS Excel and PowerBI.
• Good knowledge of accepted accounting principles.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset, but not required.
• Pursuing a CPA is considered an asset.
• Experience working with PowerBI.
• Experience working with MS Dynamics / D365.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.