Summer Student - Financial Operations Representative

This role is responsible for supporting the Financial Services and Payroll team by performing accounting duties such as entering invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries while performing customer service duties in response to inquiries.

Duties & Responsibilities
Enter Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices in the corporate financial information system (SAP).
Assist with the distribution of vendor payments.
Prepare journal entries in SAP.
Perform financial analysis in Excel.
Prepare account reconciliations.
Open and distribute mail for the Finance Department.
Perform customer service duties.
Perform related clerical/support duties, such as archiving documents, sorting and filing of documents.
Assist and support Finance staff as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential

Enrolled in a post-secondary Business Administration or related program.
Accounting background and accurate data entry skills.
Strong computer, analytical and communication skills.
Important information about your application:

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
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