About the role#
As an Accounting Co-op, you will support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. You will work on real projects that impact residents and operations across the organization. This position offers exposure to full-cycle accounting in an operating environment, allowing you to gain practical skills while working with experienced professionals.
What you'll do#
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile daily Square sales and processing fees against bank deposits.
- Record resident payments and maintain documentation for audit purposes.
- Reconcile community cash floats and investigate any differences.
- Prepare payroll templates and assist with payroll-related journal entries.
- Prepare rent increase letters and maintain resident rent records.
- Reconcile credit card transactions and process adjustments.
- Process intercompany charges and collect financial data for journal entries.
- Assist with month-end accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program and a Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placement.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Comfort working with details, data, and structured tasks.
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- Initiative and the ability to follow through on assigned work.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, 8 months.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About Optima Living
Optima Living operates seniors living communities across Alberta and British Columbia. Founded in 2007, the company manages over 3,700 beds for residents ranging from independent living to memory care and residential mental health. It is a privately held organization with a workforce of over 400 employees. The company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver.
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